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Comic postcard, Man uses lung testing machine at the seaside Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Man uses lung testing machine at the seaside Date: 20th century
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"A Hilarious Scene from a 20th Century British Seaside Postcard: A Man Takes a Lung Test at the Seaside! This comic postcard from the 20th century captures a humorous moment of a man undergoing a lung capacity test at the seaside. The man, dressed in a summer suit and hat, sits casually on a bench near the promenade railings, with a pipe connected to a lung testing machine in front of him. The machine, which looks like a strange contraption, is placed on a wooden stand next to him, and a series of tubes and gauges can be seen attached to it. The man seems to be having a hard time blowing into the machine, with his cheeks puffed out and a determined expression on his face. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a penny in the machine's slot, suggesting that this is a pay-per-use service. The man's companions, who are watching him from a distance, appear amused by the situation, with one of them covering his mouth to stifle a laugh. The caption on the postcard reads, "Good Inflation! Donald McGill's Humorous Seaside Postcard," indicating that this was part of a series of comic postcards produced by the famous British illustrator, Donald McGill. The man's bulging cheeks and the broken lung testing machine add to the humor of the situation, making this a fun and lighthearted depiction of a seaside holiday." This postcard is a delightful reminder of the quirky and humorous side of British seaside culture in the 20th century. It captures the essence of a summer holiday by the sea, with its lighthearted humor and playful depiction of everyday life. Whether you're a fan of comic postcards or just looking for a fun and unique piece of memorabilia, this postcard is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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