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The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter rolling-in after a hearty session of seemingly liquid-based campaigning!!
1908
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter (1908) This delightfully humorous postcard from the Comic Postcard series captures the lively spirit of the 1908 British General Election. The image features a jolly, red-faced man, identified as Percy Venner, rolling-in after a hearty session of seemingly liquid-based campaigning. With a bottle in hand and a drunken grin on his face, Percy appears to be in high spirits, oblivious to the disapproving stare of his stern-faced wife, Madam Venner, who stands in the background with a cross expression. The satirical tone of the postcard is further emphasized by the caption, which reads "Excuse Percy, he's been voting." The use of humor and comedy in political discourse was a common practice during the Edwardian era, as seen in the numerous satirical posters and cartoons of the time. The postcard, which is part of the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a fascinating glimpse into the political process and the role of humor in shaping public opinion during the early 20th century. The image of Percy Venner, the enthusiastic supporter, is a reminder that even in the most serious of political moments, there is always room for a bit of jollity and lightheartedness. Despite the fun and humor portrayed in the postcard, it is important to remember that this is not a commercial use image and should not be reproduced without proper permission from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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