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Comic postcard, Couple arrive in hotel room Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Couple arrive in hotel room Date: 20th century
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Title: "The Unexpected Surprise at the B&B" In this delightfully humorous comic postcard from the 20th century, we find ourselves peering into the quirky world of a British couple's holiday accommodation. The scene unfolds as the couple, a man and a woman, enter their rented hotel room, each carrying a suitcase and beaming with excitement. The man, with a pipe in hand and a mischievous grin, looks at his wife, who is carrying a parasol and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. As they step inside, their expressions quickly change from anticipation to shock and disappointment. The small, cramped room reveals a rather unusual bathroom setup. Instead of a modern, spacious bathroom, the couple are met with a tiny washbasin perched precariously on a wooden stool, a rusty washbasin tap, and a cold, drafty room. The man's eyes widen in disbelief as he gazes at the running water, which appears to be coming from the same tap that fills the basin. Meanwhile, his wife is equally taken aback, her hand flying to her chest in surprise as she takes in the sight of the couple's reflection in the antique mirror. The man, ever the problem solver, reaches for a cigarette and a match, lighting it up in the corner of the room as he contemplates their predicament. The woman, her expression a mixture of shock and amusement, looks on, her parasol propped up against the wardrobe. This charming comic postcard captures the unexpected challenges that often come with travel and accommodation in the 20th century, adding a touch of humor and lightheartedness to the experience.
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