Comic Postcard - unfolding drama on the broken bridge
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Comic Postcard - unfolding drama on the broken bridge
Comic Postcard - unfolding drama on the broken bridge - Ernest is regretting his boast to Letty, Agnes, Dot and Prunella that the structure would take their combined weight. Date: circa 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Accident Breaking Broken Collapse Cracked Danger Dangerous Dear Fallen Falling Fragile Poles Pulling Rickety Risk Risky Safety Silly Tugging Unsafe
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Unfolding Drama on the Broken Bridge: A Moment of Regret for Ernest (circa 1905) In this Comic Postcard, we find ourselves transported back in time to an era of wooden bridges, rickety structures, and a sense of adventure that comes with taking risks. The scene unfolds on an old, cracked bridge, its once-sturdy wooden planks now broken and sagging under the weight of four women - Letty, Agnes, Dot, and Prunella. Their laughter and chatter fill the air as they step onto the bridge, but the expression on Ernest's face, standing on the shore, tells a different story. With a smirk and a boastful declaration, he had confidently claimed that the bridge could withstand their combined weight. Now, as the bridge begins to groan and creak, he watches in horror, his face a mask of regret and concern. The wooden poles, once proud and strong, now bend and sway, threatening to give way beneath their feet. The women, unaware of the danger, continue to pull and tug at each other, oblivious to the perilous situation unfolding before them. The once-fun and silly moment has turned into a heart-stopping, humorous scene of unexpected danger. This historical snapshot offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where life was lived on the edge, and the simple pleasures of a day out could quickly turn into an adventure. The broken bridge serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the risks we sometimes take, all in the name of fun and camaraderie.
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