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Comic postcard, Woman chats with ships captain Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Woman chats with ships captain Date: 20th century
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A Seafaring Surprise!
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, 20th Century Comic Postcard This delightful comic postcard, titled "A Seafaring Surprise!", captures the playful banter between a curious woman and a rather annoyed ships captain from the early 20th century. The scene is set aboard a grand, old-fashioned cruise liner, with the woman, dressed in her Sunday best, leaning over the railing for an animated conversation with the captain, who is clad in his full sailor uniform and looking decidedly put out. The woman, with a quizzical expression, asks the captain, "Miles per gallon, how many does your leviathan manage?" The captain, with a roll of his eyes and a scowl, retorts, "Leviathan? This is no leviathan, madam! It's a ship! And as for miles per gallon, we don't concern ourselves with such frivolous matters aboard this fine vessel." The woman, taken aback by the captain's stern response, laughs and replies, "Well, I suppose you're right, Captain. I'll stick to my knitting and leave the nautical calculations to you!" This charming comic postcard, reminiscent of the British humor of the 1900s, is a fun and lighthearted reminder of the simpler pleasures of a holiday at sea. With its witty dialogue and delightful illustrations, it's a must-have for any collection of vintage postcards or maritime memorabilia.
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