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Comic postcard, Husband returns home to wife Date: 20th century
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Media ID 23461222
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Donald Faithful Husband Infidelity Lying Mcgill Return Returns Suitcase Times Unfaithful
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Bring a burst of vintage charm into your home with our Comic Postcard Jigsaw Puzzle from Media Storehouse. This delightful puzzle features an adorable comic postcard image of a husband returning home to his surprised wife, dating back to the 20th century. The intricately designed pieces offer hours of engaging puzzle-solving fun for the whole family. Relive the nostalgia of a bygone era with this charming and entertaining puzzle, brought to you by Media Storehouse in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
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.
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Title: "The Husband's Surprise" - A Classic Comic Postcard from the 20th Century This delightful comic postcard, titled "The Husband's Surprise," is a humorous snapshot of a common domestic scenario from the 20th century. The image, created by renowned British comic artist Donald McGill, showcases a man returning home, only to be met with an unexpected surprise from his wife. The scene unfolds as the dapper husband, dressed in a smart suit and hat, carries a large suitcase as he approaches the front door of his home. His expression is one of anticipation and relief, perhaps even a hint of exhaustion from his travels. However, as he opens the door, he is met with a shocking sight: his wife, dressed in a vibrant red dress, standing in the doorway with a broom in hand and a smug expression on her face. The caption beneath the image reads, "Returning Husband," with the punchline, "Wife's Welcome," written above a cartoon thought bubble above the wife's head, which depicts a series of light bulbs and the words "Infidelity?" and "Lying?" This comic postcard is a fun and lighthearted take on the age-old theme of marital fidelity and the potential for infidelity. The use of exaggerated expressions and cartoonish elements adds to the humor and makes this a beloved piece of 20th-century pop culture. The pretty, young couple, with their charming innocence and playful banter, invites us to smile and appreciate the simple joys of relationships, even in their most unexpected moments.
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