Mcgill Collection (page 5)

Comic postcard, Soldier and civilians, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Soldier happy to be going on leave, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Vicar and soldier, WW2 - soldier of heaven Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, A blow on the Hindenburg Line, WW1 - a satirical comment on the German defensive position on the Western Front, showing a German soldier with a line of washing. Date: circa 1916-1917

Comic postcard, Man and seaside landlady Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Free samples of fruit salts, and the result Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss illness Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman reading aunts letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women chatting about a show Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at the Tower of London Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man driving a car with beer bottles Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman hiking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women near phone box - Button B Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and drunken man Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple on a bench at night Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple asleep in the countryside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Family arriving at the seaside in the rain Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman walking along railway track Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman in hotel bedroom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and boarding house landlady Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dress rehearsal of wedding Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple in an armchair Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Husband, wife and lodger Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man sets off home from the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man short of money at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman in blue bikini at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man at the seaside seeing double Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Waitress answering mans question Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken husband arrives home Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple passing shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women discuss drunkard in street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Neighbours chatting in garden Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple doing the football pools Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple discussing the football pools Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple out walking - tall woman and short man Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with wrong kind of salts Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Singer on stage - The Soldiers Farewell Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman complains about husband Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A new Reredos for the church Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and door-to-door salesman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Hot bath before retiring Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Good girls and the other sort Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Young couple out hiking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dishevelled woman at a party Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with twin beds Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman escaping from department store Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman reprimands servant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife, husband and secretary Date: 20th century

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"McGill: A Timeless Comic Journey Through the 20th Century" Step into the whimsical world of McGill, where laughter knows no bounds. This collection of comic postcards, featuring Donald McGill's self-portrait and witty illustrations, takes us on a delightful journey through time. Travel back to circa 1918 during World War I as England and France unite in humor with a hilarious postcard that reminds us of their unbreakable bond. Then, fast forward to the carefree days of the 20th century when flowers bloomed in parks, adding color to our lives. Witness men strolling past shop windows, captivated by amusing scenes that bring smiles to their faces. And who can forget the sight of an enormous man frolicking in the sea with a bewildered woman? These comical moments remind us that life is meant to be enjoyed without taking ourselves too seriously. In one memorable scene, we find a little girl marooned on a pile of sand at the seaside – her misadventure captured perfectly by McGill's wit. Another card playfully mentions being born on St Swithins Day - an ode to all those quirky birth dates that make each person unique. It also unveils humorous encounters between social classes; from an elegant woman engaging in conversation with her cleaning lady while donning expensive underwear, to another lady placing bets both ways at the races alongside a bookie. These snapshots highlight society's quirks and remind us not to judge based on appearances alone. The collection wouldn't be complete without some classic Donald McGill innuendo. From dirty collars causing mischief to accidents involving bacon slicers – these cheeky cards never fail to tickle our funny bones. Finally, we encounter a larger-than-life woman confidently strutting along the beach in her vibrant red swimsuit. Her presence exudes joy and self-acceptance as she embraces herself just as she is.