Meaning Collection (#8)

Comic postcard, Vicar with group of women Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Husband sitting on the floor, surrounded by debris, while his wife slams the door behind her Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man and boy on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Maid and mistress Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and man diving into the sea, with the mans annoyed wife standing watching Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar with married couple Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, ambiguous Christmas invitation Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Man hit by football Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Two military women Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and railway porter Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and sergeant Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple with baby in pram - What are the people laughing at? Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Aunt Matilda bathing in the sea in an inflatable ring Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women watch a man bathing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman bathing in the sea - only up to my knees! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman bathing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, The Astronomers - Venus, Jupiter and Mars Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman sitting in a park Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, From a jolly old cock Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Lovely seaside view - beer bottle and glass Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, From a giddy fish at Hastings Date: 20th century

Yedikule Fortress, Seven Towers, in Istanbul, Turkey
Vintage 19th century photograph: Yedikule Fortress (Turkish: Yedikule Hisar─▒ or Yedikule Zindanlar─▒; meaning " Fortress of the Seven Towers", or " Dungeons of the Seven Towers")

Peter Henry Emerson. River bank scene, Norfolk?
Vintage 19th century/1900s photograph by Peter Henry Emerson. Emerson was a British writer and photographer. His photographs are early examples of promoting straight photography as an art form

You re pulling my leg! Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men and a dog Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Singer with large repertoire Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Steward and sick man on board ship Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Cold weather conversation Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Elegant woman and scruffy man selling sheet music in the street Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Customer and shop assistant Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Second Hand Whatnot For Sale with finely turned legs and fancy drawers Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Smiths Trousers Are Down Again - Inspection Invited Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl at the seaside with goat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, From a giddy young fish Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken man, patent cork drawers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Temperance satire Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man propositions barmaid Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple roller skating Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pretty woman on board ship Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man chats with woman fishing Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman sitting in a tree - Things are looking up this way Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Edinburgh Exhibition - invitation to flip-flap Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Temperance woman and drunkard Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Three people at the seaside - waiting for the smacks Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women in the sea - waiting for the smacks. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Courting couple at the seaside 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.