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Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century
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Boatman Boatmen Donald Illness Mcgill Meals Mouth Oars Pipe Rough Rowing Seasick Seasickness Sick Sickness Unhappy Waves
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Sea Sickness in a Rowing Boat
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- A Humorous 20th Century Comic Postcard This delightful comic postcard, titled "Sea Sickness in a Rowing Boat," transports us back in time to a quintessentially British seaside holiday. The image captures a scene of discomfort and amusement as a group of unfortunate men, each with a distinctly unhappy expression, are seen huddled together in a small rowing boat. The rough waves and turbulent sea in the background suggest a day of travel marred by the unwelcome guest of seasickness. The man in the foreground, with a greenish hue and a hand holding his stomach, is the epitome of misery. The man next to him, clutching a paper bag, is perhaps attempting to quell his nausea with the scent of a sickly sweet meal. Another man, with a determined look on his face, is holding an oar with both hands, likely trying to keep his balance and focus on something other than his queasy stomach. In the background, a boatman, with a pipe in hand and a calm, amused expression, observes the scene. He seems to be the only one enjoying the rough sea, perhaps having grown accustomed to the waves. The men in the boat, on the other hand, are clearly not as fortunate. This charming comic postcard, reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill, is a lighthearted reminder of the joys and challenges of a holiday by the sea. The humor and fun in this image make it a must-have for any collection of vintage postcards or memorabilia from the 20th century.
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