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Comic postcard, Pretty woman on board ship Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Pretty woman on board ship Date: 20th century
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Bedroom Berth Donald Double Entendre Lying Mate Mcgill Meaning Misunderstanding Overhearing Porthole Sailor Verbal Verse Spank
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A Hilarious Scene from the Edwardian Era: A Pretty Woman on Board Ship (Circa 20th Century) This comic postcard, titled "Pretty Woman on Board Ship," transports us back to the Edwardian era with its delightful blend of humor and visual wit. The image captures a young, pretty woman lying in a bed on a ship cabin, gazing out of a porthole with a dreamy expression. The caption below reads, "Overheard in the forecastle: 'Says I to the mate, says I, 'That's a fine spanker she's got there!' 'Ay, Captain,' says he, 'but it's the ship's spanker she's admiring!'" The double entendre in this quip adds to the lightheartedness of the scene. The sailor, unaware of the young woman's presence, assumes she is admiring the ship's spanker - a sail used to steer the ship. However, the woman is actually admiring the view from her cabin, using the colloquial term "spanker" in its other meaning - a term for an attractive woman's derriere. This charming postcard, reminiscent of the works of renowned British humorous postcard publishers like Donald McGill, is a testament to the playful and often misunderstood interactions between men and women during the early 20th century. The image of the pretty woman on board ship, with her innocent expression and the sailor's comical mistake, is sure to bring a smile to your face and transport you to a bygone era.
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