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Comic postcard, Mother and daughter at station
Comic postcard, Mother giving her daughter advice as she is about to leave on a train Date: 20th century
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- A humorous 20th-century comic postcard capturing the heartwarming yet comically frumpy moment between a mother and her pretty, young daughter at the train station. In this delightfully British scene, the mother, dressed in her frumpiest attire, complete with a large, floral print apron and a plump figure, is giving her young, elegant daughter a final piece of advice before she boards the train. The daughter, with a look of amusement and slight embarrassment, listens intently, her stylish hat askew and her suitcase in hand. The mother, with a stern yet loving expression, leans in close, her face a mask of concern and wisdom. She points a finger at her daughter, her index finger adorned with a large, red polish, as she imparts her final words. The daughter rolls her eyes, a small smile playing on her lips, knowing full well that her mother's advice is always laced with a healthy dose of reality. The background of the postcard is filled with the hustle and bustle of the train station, with other passengers milling about, porters carrying luggage, and the distant sound of a train whistle. The mother and daughter stand out in their contrasting styles, yet their bond is undeniable. This charming comic postcard, reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, is a testament to the enduring relationship between a mother and her daughter, filled with love, laughter, and a healthy dose of reality.
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