Comic postcard, Woman and council official Date: 20th century

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Comic postcard, Woman and council official Date: 20th century

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A Charming 20th Century Comic Postcard: 'The Uninvited Visitor'! This delightful and humorous postcard, hailing from the 20th century, showcases an amusing encounter between a middle-aged woman in a frumpy red dress and an annoyed council official. The woman, wearing an apron or pinafore, stands on her doorstep with a determined expression, as if ready to engage in a heated debate. The council official, with a stern look on his face and a clipboard in hand, seems equally unamused. The double meaning of this comic postcard is evident in the title, 'The Uninvited Visitor.' One could interpret this as the council official being the unwelcome guest, as he appears to be on a house-to-house inspection or inquiry. Alternatively, the woman herself could be considered the uninvited visitor, as she may have been summoned to the council offices for some matter. The comic element comes from the visual pun, with the woman seemingly holding a dripping water bucket behind her back, suggesting that she may have a hidden agenda or a surprise in store for the official. The use of the word 'works' in the bottom left corner adds to the playful, verbal entendre, as it could refer to the council official's visit or the woman's unexpected trick. This charming postcard, reminiscent of the works of Donald McGill and other British comic postcard artists, is a testament to the power of humor and wit in capturing everyday life and human interactions. It is a fun and lighthearted reminder of a bygone era, where a polite question or a seemingly mundane encounter could lead to unexpected twists and turns.

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