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Comic postcard, Three children building sandcastle Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Three children building sandcastle Date: 20th century
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Bucket Build Busy Donald Double Entendre Mcgill Meaning Sand Sandcastle Spade Stripes Stripy Swimsuit Thinking Verbal
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Three's Company at the Seaside: A Comic Tale of Sandcastle Building! This delightful 20th-century comic postcard captures the essence of a classic seaside holiday moment. Three children, dressed in their best swimsuits and armed with spades, are deeply engrossed in the arduous task of building the perfect sandcastle. The eldest boy, with a determined look on his face and a striped bucket in hand, acts as the foreman, directing his younger siblings with gesticulations and animated expressions. The middle child, a girl with pigtails and a sunhat, is focused on her job, shoveling sand meticulously into place. Her younger brother, clad in a striped swimsuit and wearing a thoughtful expression, seems to be pondering the deeper meaning of sandcastle construction. The double entendre of the title "Three's Company" adds a touch of humor to this charming scene. While the children are indeed a trio, the phrase also implies a sense of busy activity and camaraderie. The playful use of language and the whimsical illustration style make this postcard a delightful keepsake from a bygone era. This comic postcard, with its sunny seaside setting and endearing depiction of childhood innocence, is sure to bring a smile to your face and transport you back to the simple joys of a summer holiday by the sea.
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