Meaning Collection (#6)

Comic postcard, Chamber music on the radio Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Doctor visits patient, wife misunderstands Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman going out to a dance Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman on the phone Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Manufacturer of ladies bloomers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Secretary misunderstands boss Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women discuss musician boyfriend Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and washing line Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman at the seaside - bath chairs for hire Date: 20th century

Comc postcard, Four people playing cards Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife visits husband at his office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wife visits husband at his office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man listening to the radio Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Customer in Wholesale Department hoping for a cash discount Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women in a teashop discuss travelling salesman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man looks for toilet in Oxford Street (at that time in the West Central postal area of London) Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in a restaurant with haggis Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Waitress serving in a restaurant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Art appreciation from a dog Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Whats cooking? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large man with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman with Coronation ticket Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, People watching the Coronation - or trying to Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Shop window display with bed Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Girl and boy, falling-off Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with dog called Corsets Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women in street with boy Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Father and son doing the pools Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy and girl fallen through the ice Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy and girl walking on a windy day Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple, Daily Dozen on holiday Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple reading concert poster Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl reading notice Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with kitten - Ben Hur Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with teddy bear Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man, woman and dog Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman hanging off a cliff Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar and woman chatting in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and three children at photographers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman at the dentists Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl running to post a letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman in sailors costume at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman swimming in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Women see man leaving Gents Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Performing couple taking a bow on stage Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man pushing pram with triplets Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman in a pub - Baby Polly (perhaps a hint at Babycham) Date: 20th century

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"Unveiling the Hidden Messages: Exploring the Meaning Behind Art, Literature, and Life" In a world where words may fail us, we turn to other forms of expression to convey our deepest emotions. The Language of Flowers has long been used as a secret code for lovers and friends alike, each bloom carrying its own unique meaning. As we gaze upon the East View of Old Sarum, an ancient hill fort in England, we are reminded that history too holds profound significance. Just like this picturesque landscape tells tales of battles fought and civilizations risen and fallen, every brushstroke on Vertumnus's oil painting from 1591 carries layers of symbolism waiting to be deciphered. But meaning is not confined solely within art; it can also be found in everyday moments captured on comic postcards. Men walking past a shop window or women placing bets at the races with bookies both ways - these seemingly mundane scenes hold deeper truths about human nature and society. H. M. Bateman's Very Well Meant reminds us that even humor can carry profound messages. Through laughter, we often find hidden truths about ourselves and our relationships with others. A letter written by Ida Stanton aboard RMS Carpathia takes us back to a time when communication was slower but no less meaningful. In her words penned during a voyage across vast oceans, we glimpse into her hopes and dreams - proof that even amidst distance and separation, connection remains paramount. Georgian cartoons capture conversations at turnstiles - ordinary encounters transformed into windows into societal norms and values. These small interactions speak volumes about class distinctions or political debates simmering beneath the surface. And then there are grand events like coronations held in Westminster Abbey - moments steeped in tradition yet laden with symbolic weight. From George IV's crowning glory to King Charles II's restoration after years of turmoil, these ceremonies remind us that power comes with responsibility but also serves as a unifying force for a nation.