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Comic postcard, two storks on a roof
Comic postcard, two storks on a roof Date: 20th century
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Childbirth Chimney Donald Mcgill Pair Roof Stork Storks Typist Typists Wind Myth
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Storks Taking a Break - A Humorous Twist on the Age-Old Myth
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This delightful comic postcard, dated from the 20th century, features an amusing scene of two storks perched casually on a red-tiled roof, with a chimney stack jutting out between them. The storks, with their long, curved beaks and distinctive white plumage, appear to be taking a well-deserved rest from their traditional role as mythical bringers of newborn babies. The playful scene is further enhanced by the addition of a pair of typists, peering out of an open window above the storks, seemingly intrigued by the unusual visitors on their rooftop. One typist, with a quizzical expression, leans out further to get a better look, while the other, with a more skeptical expression, types away at her machine, seemingly unimpressed. The wind is captured in the billowing curtains and the ruffled feathers of the storks, adding to the lively and whimsical feel of the image. The overall effect is a charming and lighthearted take on the classic myth of storks delivering babies, and a fun and humorous reminder of the simple pleasures of observing everyday life. This postcard, with its delightful blend of humor and whimsy, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the comic postcard as a form of visual storytelling and a cherished piece of nostalgia from the 20th century. The image is reminiscent of the works of renowned British comic illustrators such as Donald McGill, and is sure to bring a smile to the face of any viewer.
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