Framed Print > Popular Themes > Money
Framed Print : Comic postcard, Woman and railway porter Date: early 20th century
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Comic postcard, Woman and railway porter Date: early 20th century
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23453382
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Ambiguous Bags Coin Double Entendre Frilly Luggage Meaning Misunderstanding Money Petticoat Porter Suggestive Underskirt Underwear Verbal
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a charming comic postcard image of a woman interacting with a railway porter from the early 20th century. This timeless piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, adds a touch of nostalgia and character to any room. Rights managed, this unique print is not only a beautiful addition to your decor but also a conversation starter. Bring a piece of history into your home with our Framed Prints.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Humour
> Related Images
> Popular Themes
> Money
> Popular Themes
> Railway Posters
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images August 2021
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Delightful Misunderstanding: Woman and Railway Porter, Early 20th Century (Mary Evans Prints Online) This charming comic postcard, dated back to the early 1900s, captures a light-hearted moment between a well-dressed Edwardian woman and a railway porter. The scene is set at a bustling railway station, where the woman, adorned in a large hat, frilly dress, and petticoat, stands beside her double luggage, looking rather puzzled. The porter, with a knowing smile on his face, holds out a coin and gestures towards one of her bags. At first glance, it may seem that the porter is requesting a tip for his assistance with her luggage. However, the ambiguous nature of this interaction is what makes this postcard so delightfully amusing. In fact, the porter's true intention is far from a monetary request. As the title of this postcard suggests, there's a double meaning to this scene. The porter, with a wink and a nudge, has mistakenly assumed that the woman's underskirt, visible beneath her petticoat, is actually a pair of stockings that have fallen down. In an attempt to help her out, he reaches for a coin to buy her a new pair. The woman, amused by the porter's misunderstanding, laughs and sets the record straight. This comic postcard is a wonderful example of the playful and humorous nature of early 20th century British popular culture. With its suggestive undertones and clever use of verbal irony, it's a reminder of a time when everyday interactions could be filled with unexpected humor and misunderstandings.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
