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Comic Postcard - Advantageous vantage point
Comic Postcard - An advantageous vantage point! A workman adjusting a gas main keeps a score of the choice of underwear of the ladies passing above his vantage point pavement manhole cover). He has made a score for blue and pink and now (wide-eyed) is about to score the first hit for Nil !! The dangers of the lit cigarette and lit blowtorch appear to have completely been forgotten...! Date: circa 1950s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Adjusting Amazement Cheeky Comedy Distracted Distraction Eyed Keeping Main Naughty Overalls Peeping Rude Saucy Score Shock Shocked Track Underwear Voyeur Wide Workman Blowtorch Manhole Voyeuristic
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "An Unlikely Distraction: A 1950s Workman's Humorous Pursuit" In this charmingly saucy and cheeky comic postcard from the 1950s, a focused workman is seen making an intensive score on a piece of paper while adjusting a gas main from a vantage point beneath a pavement manhole cover. His intense gaze is not on the technical task at hand, but rather on the colorful undergarments of the ladies passing above. With a wide-eyed expression of amazement and a sense of excitement, the workman eagerly prepares to record his first hit for "Nil" in his underwear tally, oblivious to the potential hazards of his lit cigarette and blowtorch. The playful and humorous scene, with its suggestive undertones, evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The workman's overalls and the manhole cover add to the postcard's historical authenticity, while the vibrant colors and bold lines of the illustration capture the spirit of the 1950s. This saucy and amusing postcard is a delightful reminder of the simple pleasures and lighthearted humor of the past. The workman's voyeuristic behavior, though mischievous, is a common theme in popular culture, reflecting the human tendency to find amusement in the unexpected. The postcard's title, "An Advantageous Vantage Point," adds an element of intrigue and mystery, further enhancing its appeal. Overall, this comic postcard is a fun and lighthearted addition to any collection, and a great conversation starter for those who appreciate a bit of saucy humor.
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