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Piece of checked cloth with comic verse on a birthday card
Piece of checked cloth with comic verse on a birthday card -- a check, not a cheque. Date: circa 1890s
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Birthday Check Checked Cheque Cloth Piece Puns Verbal Verse Wordplay
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In the heart of the Victorian era, around the 1890s, a unique and whimsical birthday greeting emerged, combining the charm of a checked cloth pattern with a clever play on words. This intriguing artifact, a piece of checked cloth with comic verse on a birthday card, is a delightful example of the wit and humor that characterized the late 19th century. The card's background is a rich, red hue, providing a striking contrast to the crisp, white letters and the intricate design of the checked cloth. The square pattern, reminiscent of a checkerboard, adds a sense of order and symmetry to the design. But it is the unexpected combination of the checkered fabric and the comic verse that truly sets this card apart. The verse, penned in a flowing, elegant script, reads: "Check, dear friend, another year has passed, And brought you to this date, I'm glad to guess. May happiness increase, and troubles cease, And may you always wear a smiling face, And never feel the need to check your grace." This pun-filled verse plays on the double meaning of the word "check," both as a reference to the checked cloth and as a metaphor for keeping a steady course through life. The wordplay adds a touch of humor and lightheartedness to the birthday greeting, making it a truly unique and endearing expression of well-wishes. The combination of the checked cloth and comic verse on this birthday card is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the Victorian era. It is a reminder that even the simplest of objects, when infused with wit and wordplay, can bring joy and laughter to those who receive them.
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