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Comic postcard, Drunken man with Belisha beacon and policeman Date: circa 1930s
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Comic postcard, Drunken man with Belisha beacon and policeman Date: circa 1930s
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A Hilarious Scene from the Roaring '30s: A Drunken Man and a Perplexed Policeman with a Belisha Beacon! Step back in time to the merry old days of the 1930s with this delightful comic postcard! In this humorous scene, we find a rather inebriated gentleman, clutching a Belisha beacon as if it were a prized possession. The bewildered policeman, wearing his helmet and holding a dog leash, attempts to make sense of the situation. The man, with a mischievous grin on his face, seems to be in high spirits, oblivious to the chaos he's causing. His red nose and disheveled appearance are clear indicators of his state of inebriation. The policeman, on the other hand, looks exasperated and slightly amused, as he tries to keep the situation under control. The Belisha beacon, a traffic safety device introduced in the UK during the 1930s, adds an unexpected element to this comical scene. The man's unexpected present for his friend or perhaps himself, has certainly caused quite the stir! This charming postcard, reminiscent of the iconic Donald McGill seaside postcards, is a fun and lighthearted glimpse into the past. It's a perfect reminder of the quirky and often amusing aspects of everyday life in the 1930s.
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