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Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Drunkard and policeman in the street at night Date: 20th century
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Donald Drunk Drunkard Gutter Lame Mcgill Policeman Policemen Uneven Walk Unbalanced
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A Night of Revelry - The Unbalanced Reveler and the Lame Policeman
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This charming 20th-century comic postcard captures the fun and mischief of an intoxicated man's late-night escapade. The image shows a drunkard, with an uneven gait and a lopsided grin, stumbling along the uneven pavement, supported by a policeman. The policeman, with a weary expression, looks as if he's seen it all before, as he tries to steady the unbalanced man. The scene takes place on a dark, quiet street, with the dim streetlights casting an eerie glow on the scene. The drunkard, wearing a striped shirt and a bowler hat, clutches a bottle of alcohol in one hand, while the other hand grasps the policeman's arm for support. The policeman, dressed in his uniform, looks stern but amused, with a cigar clenched between his teeth. The caption at the bottom of the postcard reads, "Donald McGill's 'Saucy Seaside Postcards' - No. 1557 - 'A Night of Revelry: The Unbalanced Reveler and the Lame Policeman'." This suggests that this postcard is part of a larger series of humorous postcards, likely produced by the British illustrator Donald McGill, who was known for his saucy and comical seaside postcards. Despite the mischievous subject matter, the postcard exudes a sense of fun and lightheartedness, making it a delightful addition to any collection of vintage comic postcards.
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