Humorous postcard - Workhouse Tramp gets the Order of the B
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Humorous postcard - Workhouse Tramp gets the Order of the B
A humorous postcard showing a tramp in a workhouse being pushed towards a bath by a uniformed attendant. The Order of the Bath refers to a British order of chivalry whose name derives from the medieval ceremony for creating a knight which involved bathing - a symbol of purification. The workhouse attendants military style uniform suggests that the illustration may be American in origin. Date: Date unknown
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Attendant Bath Bathing Ceremony Chivalry Creating Derives Involved Knight Order Post Card Purification Pushed Symbol Tramp Uniformed Workhouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Humorous Take on Chivalry: The Workhouse Tramp and the Order of the B" This intriguing and humorous postcard depicts a scene that plays with the contrast between the medieval ceremony of knighthood and the harsh realities of a workhouse. The image shows a tramp, dressed in typical ragged clothing, being pushed towards a bath by a stern, uniformed workhouse attendant. The attendant's military-style uniform, complete with epaulets and a stern expression, adds an unexpected air of formality to the scene. The title of the order being bestowed upon the tramp, "Order of the B," is a clever play on words. The Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry, established in 1725, whose name derives from the medieval ceremony for creating a knight. This ceremony involved bathing as a symbol of purification, making the bath an essential part of the knighting process. Despite the humorous intent of the postcard, it also highlights the stark contrast between the grandeur of chivalry and the harsh living conditions of the workhouse. The use of the Order of the Bath as a symbol of this contrast adds an ironic twist to the scene, making it a fascinating and thought-provoking image. The origin of this postcard is unknown, but it appears to be American in origin due to the uniformed attendant's appearance. The exact date of the postcard is also unknown, but it likely dates from the early 20th century when postcards were a popular form of communication and entertainment. Overall, this postcard offers a unique and humorous take on the concept of chivalry and the symbolism of the Order of the Bath. It is a reminder that even in the most unexpected places, there can be moments of irony and humor to be found.
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