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Comic postcard - Train Held up - in broad daylight!
A young paper boy winks at a passing gent, who is paying close attention to the pretty young lady wearing a glamorous pink dress (which she is holding up) and enormous hat, walking ahead along the pavement. The newsboy's headline reads: Train held up in broad daylight, causes sensation !! Date: 1910
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Step back in time to the year 1910 with this charming comic postcard titled "Train Held up - in broad daylight!" The scene captures a moment of hilarity as a young paper boy winks mischievously at a passing gentleman, who is completely captivated by a glamorous young lady walking ahead.
The pretty woman, dressed in a stunning pink satin gown and an enormous hat adorned with roses and ostrich feathers, steals the show as she gracefully holds up her skirts while strolling along the pavement. The headline on the newsboy's sandwich board reads: "Train held up in broad daylight, causes sensation !!" It seems that even back then, sensational news stories were enough to grab everyone's attention!
The details in this print are truly delightful - from the smartly dressed gent with his silk top hat and cane, to the full evening dress of the elegant lady. The humor and play on words make this postcard a perfect snapshot of early 20th-century comedy.
So take a trip down memory lane with this vintage piece of art by Grenville Collins from Mary Evans Prints Online. Let yourself be transported to a time when silliness and laughter reigned supreme!
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