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Comic Postcard - Hat theme - Gertie at Nottingham
Comic Postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large and enveloping hats during this period - Gertie at Nottingham. Date: circa 1907
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Behind Chapeau Comedy Covered Covering Covers Enormous Enveloping Hidden Huge Massive Nov19 Oversize Piece Silly Theme Underneath
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Step right up and feast your eyes on this delightful comic postcard from the early 1900s, featuring the charming character of Gertie at Nottingham! This humorous image satirizes the fashion trend of the time, where women donned large and enveloping hats that seemed to hide their entire heads. The oversize chapeau that Gertie is wearing is so massive, it appears to have a life of its own, with a pair of eyes peeking out from underneath the brim. The hat covers not only Gertie's head but also her shoulders and a good portion of her chest, leaving only her hands and face visible. The comic postcard's design is both funny and silly, with Gertie's expression suggesting a mix of amusement and exasperation at the impracticality of her hat. The hidden details add to the humor, such as the tiny figure of a man trying to peek over the edge of the hat to get a better look at Gertie. Despite the satire, there's no denying that the large hats of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were a significant part of the fashion scene during this period. This comic postcard is a fun and lighthearted way to explore the extravagant hats of the time and the humorous ways they were portrayed in popular culture. So next time you come across an old comic postcard featuring a large hat, take a moment to appreciate the history and humor behind this unique piece of the past.
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