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A humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard (ie: pre-1902). An irate man (still in pyjamas and nightcap) shakes his fist out of a window at a speedily-retreating smilingcat burglar who has pinched a dead rabbit. Artist: Evelyn Stuart Hardy
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Address Allowed Burglar Dead Evelyn Fist Greeting Hardy Irate Nightcap Note Permitted Pyjamas Rabbit Recipients Sender Shakes Stuart Write Write Away 1901 Pinched Short
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A Humorous Take on Postcard Traditions: 'The Smiling Cat Burglar' by Evelyn Stuart Hardy (1901) Step back in time with this delightful and humorous postcard from the early 20th century. The image, titled 'The Smiling Cat Burglar,' is a charming depiction of a bygone era when write-away postcards allowed the sender to pen a greeting or short note on the front of the card, a time when only the recipient's address was permitted on the back. In this whimsical scene, an irate man in pyjamas and nightcap is shown shaking his fist out of an open window, expressing his displeasure at a speedily retreating cat burglar. The thief, with a mischievous grin on his face, has made off with a dead rabbit under his arm. The artist, Evelyn Stuart Hardy, masterfully captures the essence of surprise and humor in this scene. The man's exaggerated reaction and the cat burglar's sly expression create a lighthearted moment that would have brought a smile to the face of the postcard's recipient. This postcard, created in 1901, is a testament to the power of art and humor to transcend time and bring joy to people. It is a reminder of the simple pleasures of a bygone era and the enduring appeal of a well-crafted joke.
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