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Comic postcard, gossiping neighbours Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, gossiping neighbours Date: 20th century
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Alcohol Booze Chat Chatting Donald Fence Gossip Gossiping Mcgill Neighbour Neighbours Shopping Temperance Ymca
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Title: "The Neighborly Natter," 20th Century Comic Postcard This delightful comic postcard, titled "The Neighborly Natter," transports us back to a quintessentially British scene from the 20th century. Two neighbors, a man and a woman, are deep in conversation over the garden fence, their heads leaning in close as they exchange juicy gossip. The man, with a mischievous grin, points towards a nearby house, while the woman, with a knowing smile, clutches a shopping bag. The man, dressed in a suit and hat, carries an upturned bottle labeled "Booze," suggesting they may have already had a tipple or two. His neighbor, a woman in a floral dress and apron, looks equally animated, her arms gesturing expressively as she speaks. The fence between them is adorned with "Temperance" and "YMCA" signs, adding a touch of irony to the scene. The background is filled with other intriguing details: a Christian cross on the wall of one house, a young boy playing with a toy car, and a man in the distance, looking rather put out as he passes by. This charming postcard, created by the renowned American comic artist Donald McGill, captures the essence of neighborly gossip and the human connection that transcends time and space. The postcard's humorous and lighthearted tone, combined with its intricate details, makes it a fun and engaging piece of social history. It invites us to reflect on the universal human experience of neighborly chats and the importance of connection in our communities.
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