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Fine Art Print : Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century
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Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century
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Media ID 23453324
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This charming comic postcard, titled "Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d," transports you to the early 20th century. The captivating image of a woman in a sun hat, leisurely watching ships sail by on the horizon, is a beautiful reminder of a simpler time. Carefully sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print boasts exceptional detail and vibrant colors, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring history to life with our Fine Art Prints collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.2cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Chortle-worthy Scene from an Edwardian Seaside Holiday: 'Comic Postcard, Woman Watching Ships Sail By - 3 Hours 2d' (Early 20th Century) Step back in time with this delightfully humorous postcard from the early 20th century, titled 'Comic Postcard, Woman Watching Ships Sail By - 3 Hours 2d'. This charming piece of British seaside history transports us to an Edwardian resort, where a woman in a large, frilly green dress and a double hat adorned with flowers sits comfortably in a hired chair by the shore. The woman, with her arms resting on the armrests and her gaze fixed on the horizon, appears to be deep in thought as she watches the ships sail by. But, as with many a comic postcard, there's more to this scene than meets the eye. The ambiguous title, '3 Hours 2d', is an Edwardian-era verbal and visual play on words. In this context, '2d' refers to the cost of hiring the chair for three hours, which was a common practice at the time. However, the title also suggests a double meaning, as '2d' can also be interpreted as 'two pence' or 'tuppence', which could imply that the woman is watching the ships for 'two pennies worth' – a fun, lighthearted jest that would have amused the postcard's recipient. The woman's expression and the slight tilt of her head add to the playful nature of the image, making this postcard a delightful reminder of the lighter side of Edwardian life and the enduring appeal of the British seaside holiday.
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