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Poster Print : Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century
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Comic postcard, Woman watching ships sail by - 3 hours 2d Date: early 20th century
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Media ID 23453324
© The Donald McGill Archive Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Ambiguous Cost Double Earrings Entendre Frilly Hire Hours Meaning Pence Pennies Petticoat Price Suggestive Twopence Underskirt Verbal Watching Elizabeth
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the early 20th century with a charming comic postcard depicting a woman intently watching ships sail by. The tranquil scene, filled with nostalgia and history, is a perfect addition to any room in your home or office. Rights managed, this high-quality print is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished piece of art in your collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.3cm x 76.8cm (19.4" x 30.2")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Chortle-worthy Scene from an Edwardian Seaside Holiday: 'Comic Postcard, Woman Watching Ships Sail By - 3 Hours 2d' (Early 20th Century) Step back in time with this delightfully humorous postcard from the early 20th century, titled 'Comic Postcard, Woman Watching Ships Sail By - 3 Hours 2d'. This charming piece of British seaside history transports us to an Edwardian resort, where a woman in a large, frilly green dress and a double hat adorned with flowers sits comfortably in a hired chair by the shore. The woman, with her arms resting on the armrests and her gaze fixed on the horizon, appears to be deep in thought as she watches the ships sail by. But, as with many a comic postcard, there's more to this scene than meets the eye. The ambiguous title, '3 Hours 2d', is an Edwardian-era verbal and visual play on words. In this context, '2d' refers to the cost of hiring the chair for three hours, which was a common practice at the time. However, the title also suggests a double meaning, as '2d' can also be interpreted as 'two pence' or 'tuppence', which could imply that the woman is watching the ships for 'two pennies worth' – a fun, lighthearted jest that would have amused the postcard's recipient. The woman's expression and the slight tilt of her head add to the playful nature of the image, making this postcard a delightful reminder of the lighter side of Edwardian life and the enduring appeal of the British seaside holiday.
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