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Comic postcard, Man watching women at the seaside Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Man watching women at the seaside Date: 20th century
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Title: "The Man with the Binoculars: A Classic Case of British Seaside Voyeurism" This delightful comic postcard, dated from the 20th century, captures the quintessential British seaside experience with a touch of humour and mischief. The image portrays a man, donning a striped jumper and a hat, intently peering through a pair of binoculars towards a group of plump, middle-aged women in colourful bathing suits, who are happily paddling in the shallow waters. The man's smirk and the caption below, "Nowt to see here, just paying my dues," suggest that he's trying to conceal his interest in the women, who seem blissfully unaware of his presence. The scene is set at a quaint seaside resort, with beach huts in the background and the vast blue sea stretching out in the distance. This charming postcard is a nod to the playful and light-hearted nature of British humour, which often revolves around everyday situations and the human condition. It is reminiscent of the works of famous British comic postcard artists such as Donald McGill, who is known for his humorous and often risqué depictions of seaside scenes. Despite the man's clandestine behaviour, the overall mood of the postcard is one of enjoyment and relaxation, encapsulating the spirit of summer and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach. The postcard serves as a reminder of a bygone era, when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple joys of watching the world go by could provide endless entertainment.
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