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Comic postcard, Crowded hotel bedroom at Mablethorpe Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Crowded hotel bedroom at Mablethorpe Date: 20th century
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Asleep Bedroom Boarding Crowded Digs Donald Mablethorpe Mcgill Overcrowded Sleep Sleeping
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Title: A Roaring Racket in a Roomy Rental! - A Comic Postcard Snapshot of a Crowded Hotel Bedroom at Mablethorpe, Early 20th Century Step right up, folks, and feast your eyes on this riotous scene of a crowded hotel bedroom at the popular British seaside resort of Mablethorpe! This humorous postcard, hailing from the early 20th century, is a delightful example of the whimsical and lighthearted humor that was often found in comic postcards of the era. In this lively illustration, we find a veritable menagerie of men, all vying for a bit of shut-eye in the cramped quarters of their shared bedroom. Each man, dressed in his Sunday best, is either sprawled out on the bed or perched precariously on a chair, with a blanket or pillow as a makeshift pillow. One man, in the foreground, appears to be in a deep slumber, oblivious to the chaos around him. The room itself is a study in disarray, with suitcases and belongings strewn about, a kettle and teapot on the go, and a hapless-looking landlady trying to maintain order amidst the pandemonium. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of a dog, who seems to be enjoying the commotion as much as the men. This comic postcard, created by the renowned British postcard publisher, Donald McGill, is a testament to the simple joys of a seaside holiday and the camaraderie that could be found even in the most overcrowded of digs. So, next time you're feeling cooped up, take a moment to appreciate the chaos and the comradery of this rollicking roomful of men at Mablethorpe!
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