Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo)

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Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo)

8656437 Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Come along, John! I can show you something better at home!" Man admiring women's underwear in a shop window. Postcard, early 20th century. Copyrighted: Bamforth.); © Look and Learn

Media ID 38389428

© © Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

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This humorous and slightly scandalous print captures a moment of mischief and temptation in the early 20th century. The caption "Come along, John! I can show you something better at home!" suggests a playful interaction between a man and a woman as they pass by a shop window displaying women's underwear. The man is depicted admiring the lingerie on display, while his female companion seems to be luring him away with the promise of something more enticing waiting for him at home. The scene is both comical and suggestive, playing on traditional gender roles and societal expectations of modesty. The vibrant colors in this coloured photo add to the cheeky tone of the image, highlighting the contrast between the alluring garments in the window and the couple's dynamic exchange. The satirical nature of this postcard reflects a time when humor often pushed boundaries and challenged social norms. Overall, this print serves as a charming snapshot of everyday life from decades past, capturing a moment of light-hearted banter between two individuals. It reminds us that even in simpler times, human relationships were filled with laughter, teasing, and shared moments of joy.

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