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Comic postcard, Women chatting about a show Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Women chatting about a show Date: 20th century
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Aged Chat Chatting Donald Gossip Indecent Mcgill Morality Morals Plump Purple Disgusting
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Title: "The Indecent Show: A Scandalous Gathering of Women" This charming, humorous comic postcard from the 20th century captures the essence of women's gossip and the excitement surrounding a scandalous show. The image features a lively group of women, each with distinct personalities and expressions, gathered on a bustling British street, deep in conversation about the latest spectacle at the Collodrome. The youngest woman, with her rosy cheeks and bouncy curls, leans in, her eyes wide with fascination, as she listens intently to her elders. A pretty, middle-aged woman, with a demure expression and a fur shawl draped around her shoulders, shares the juiciest details with her companions. A plump, jovial woman, wearing a purple dress and a wide-brimmed hat, chuckles and claps her hands, clearly amused by the tale. In the background, the Collodrome sign looms large, its indecent promise beckoning the women to the show. The women's moral compasses seem to have taken a backseat to their curiosity and the allure of a good gossip session. The overall mood is lighthearted and fun, with the women's animated expressions and the vibrant colors of their outfits adding to the playful atmosphere. This postcard, created by the renowned British comic artist Donald McGill, is a delightful snapshot of a bygone era, when women's conversations were fueled by the promise of the unexpected and the thrill of the indecent show.
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