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Comic postcard, Plump woman at the seaside
Comic postcard, Plump woman at the seaside Date: 20th century
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Plump Woman at the Seaside
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- A Humorous Take on Summer Holidays and Body Image This charming comic postcard, dated from the 20th century, features a plump woman standing in front of a full-length mirror in her seaside hotel room. With a smile on her face and a large suitcase at her feet, she examines her reflection, her expression a mix of amusement and satisfaction. The caption above her head reads, "Filled to the Brim and Overflowing with Delight!" The image plays on the double meaning of the phrase "filled to the brim," both referring to the woman's size and her joyful state of mind. The use of humor and light-heartedness in the postcard serves to challenge societal norms surrounding body image and the pressure to conform to idealized standards of beauty. The woman's voluminous dress, complete with a large floral print, adds to the comedic effect, as does the table in the background, laden with an array of food and drink, suggesting a indulgent holiday feast. The seaside setting, with its bright blue sea and sandy beach, further emphasizes the theme of relaxation and enjoyment. Despite the woman's size, she exudes happiness and self-confidence, her smiling face and contented expression conveying a sense of joy and fulfillment. This postcard serves as a reminder that summer holidays are a time for relaxation, indulgence, and self-acceptance, and that body image should not be a source of anxiety or insecurity. The postcard's humorous and light-hearted tone, combined with its clever use of wordplay, makes it a fun and memorable addition to any collection of vintage postcards or seaside memorabilia.
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