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Foot-shaped comic postcard, mother and five daughters
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Foot-shaped comic postcard, mother and five daughters
A mother (the life and sole of the family) and her five little toe daughters - a brilliant Edwardian comic postcard, open to multiple interpretations! Date: 1907
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Bizarre Chin Daughters Feet Foot Glasses Hook Nose Pince Severe Shape Shaped Siblings Silly Sisters Sole Sour Stern Surreal Toes Ugly Unusual Wart Weird 1907 Matriarchal Reflexology
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This enchanting Edwardian comic postcard, dated 1907, captures the playful and irreverent side of family dynamics in an era of stern and severe matriarchs. The image features a mother, proudly displayed at the center, with her five daughters arranged around her, each one represented by a foot with distinctively drawn toes. The mother, the life and sole of the family, is depicted with a long, hooked nose, pince-nez glasses, a wart on her chin, and a sour expression on her face, adding to the comic effect. Her daughters, with their funny and oddly shaped feet, mirror her features in miniature, with their own unique quirks and expressions. The postcard, open to multiple interpretations, can be seen as a celebration of the absurdity and silliness of family life, or a commentary on the matriarchal role in shaping the identities of her offspring. The use of feet as a representation of the family members adds an unusual and surreal touch to the image, inviting viewers to look at family dynamics from a fresh perspective. The postcard's age, with its faded colors and worn edges, only adds to its charm and nostalgic appeal. This delightful and quirky image is a reminder of the enduring bond between a mother and her daughters, and the unique ways in which families express their love and connection.
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