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Comic postcard, Elegant woman and scruffy man selling sheet music in the street Date: 20th century
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Aged Contrast Donald Double Encounter Entendre Hopeless Mcgill Meaning Misunderstanding Patch Patched Patches Scruffy Seller Selling Sheet Verbal
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A Harmonious Discord
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- An Unlikely Duo in Edwardian Times (circa 1900) In this delightfully humorous and charming comic postcard, we find ourselves in the bustling streets of an Edwardian town, where an elegant woman in a magnificent hat and finely tailored gown stands next to a scruffy man with a bushy beard, wearing patched clothes and a threadbare cap. The pair are engaged in a lively exchange, their faces expressing a mix of amusement, confusion, and perhaps a hint of frustration. The setting is simple yet evocative: a sunlit street filled with passersby, a horse-drawn carriage, and the unmistakable sign of a music shop in the background. The focus, however, is on the two characters and their unlikely encounter. The woman, with an air of refinement and sophistication, appears to be inquiring about some sheet music, while the man, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, seems to be having a bit too much fun with the situation. The humor in this scene comes from the contrast between the elegant woman and the scruffy man, as well as the double meaning of their words. The man, with a wink and a smirk, holds up a sheet of music with the title "Hopeless Case," which the woman takes at face value, expressing her sympathy. However, the man is not referring to the music itself but rather to her perceived inability to read music. The misunderstanding is only resolved when the man clarifies his meaning, leading to a good-natured laugh from the woman. This comic postcard, created by the renowned British illustrator Donald McGill, is a testament to the power of humor and the unexpected connections that can be forged in the most unlikely of places. With its clever use of wordplay and visual wit, "A Harmonious Discord" continues to delight and amuse audiences more than a century after it was first created.
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