Plump Collection (#6)

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

Comic postcard, Man approaches bathing hut - mixed bathing Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scene at a fun fair - Shut your eyes, you boys!! Date: 20th century

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

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a public house Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman falling off a cliff at the seaside - I ve just arrived Date: early 20th century

Cavaliere F Castellano Grand Opera Co, Theatre Royal, Halifax - caricature of Castellano drawn by Caruso the Great Tenor, Dublin, 1909 Date: 1909

Comic postcard, Polite table manners Date: 20th century

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

Comic postcard, French man notes down street name - Commit No Nuisance Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunken woman and policeman Date: 20th century

The Private Secretary by Charles Hawtrey - I m not delicate Date: circa 1900s

Comic postcard, Scotsman in the street - how to pick up a half crown? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Bonnie Mary of Argyll Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Votes for Women satire - We only want what the men have got!! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, A fast one from the demon bowler Date: 20th century

Christmas postcard, Man at a table with pudding and stout Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man watching women at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump soldier and two boys Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Stone Age attractions 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, Couple sitting on the beach. Mothers complexion blooms like a rose; fathers complexion has gone to his nose! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple discussing the weather. They say its freezing in exposed parts. - Well, people shouldn t expose them! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boys and vicar. Please sir, we re forming a cricket club. Will you let us have one of the bats the verger says you have in your belfry? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple and plump lady. I haven t brought my wife with me - but its all right, I ve left her behind before. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Colourful couple on the beach. We ve had our photo taken in glorious technicolour down here! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple with uncles letter. I wish Auntie would write plainer; it looks as though Uncle had got drunk or shot himself! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman in a deckchair. Come down here and soak your corns with mine. Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple paddling in the sea. Life only begins when you come down here! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man on the beach. Look at me after a week here - and I came down for my rheumatism too! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman eating rationed food, WW1 - Mary had a little lamb Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Scene in a tailors shop Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Woman buying rail ticket with two children hiding under her skirts, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Woman with children Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Woman at the dentists Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Couple in bed Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Man rolling home Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, People in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Leapfrogging on the beach, middle-aged couple picnicking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Meeting on the dodgems Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple in the sea - don t dive on an empty stomach! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Somersault on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, British soldier and girlfriend going for a walk, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, Butler and his masters wife Date: 20th century

Comic Seaside Postcard - I Can t See My Little Johnny
I Can t See My Little Johnny - Humorous saucy seaside postcard design by Donald McGill (1875-1962). Date: circa 1949

The artists wife, 1758 (oil on canvas)
PWI91012 The artists wife, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Nonotte, Donat (1708-85); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

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Plump: A delightful collection of characters and moments captured in time. From the hilarious Fat Geese. By Lawson Wood to the elegant Mrs Mills, celebrity pianist, with her loyal dog. Kay Snap introduces us to Mr Bobby the Policeman, always ready to protect and serve. The mysterious silhouettes of a landlord and his faithful companion add an air of intrigue. Meanwhile, the head waiter stands tall in his silhouette, exuding confidence and professionalism. Gioachino Antonio Rossini, the renowned Italian composer, graces us with his presence through this captivating series. Briand & Stresemann make their mark as influential figures in history while Luisa Tetrazzini leaves her signature on our hearts with her mesmerizing talent. Enter into the world of literature with Mr Pickwick from Pickwick Papers who never fails to bring a smile to our faces. And what better way to unwind than indulging in Manns brown ale as depicted in their enticing advertisement? Picture No. 10984235 transports us back in time, capturing a moment frozen forever for all to admire. Lastly but certainly not least is Diana Dors; her beauty shines bright like a star illuminating our lives. In this diverse array of images and personalities lies a common thread - plumpness that brings joy and fascination at every turn.