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1952: Only waiting so long

As time moves on the beer becomes more attractive.

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1953: Go away

An effective way of keeping the child away from her dog…

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1953: Emmett and an impoverished stately house

Emmett is diversifying into horticulture. The whimsy is still there. On the right we see a toff, on top of a ladder, posing for the gardener.

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1957: A former fashion icon

Duffel coats, with their distinctive toggles, were very popular in the aftermath of World War Two. They were surplus government stock and sold very cheaply. Students were especially addicted to this garment. It was also associated with left wing politicians.

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1957: French down and out wine snob

These French tramps have been foraging for food in waste bins. The man on the right is questioning whether the discarded red wine goes with fish in the form of an already opened tin of sardines. I think I have read that this ‘rule’ is not really valid.

It is interesting to see that in 1957 Punch was assuming that its readers could understand French.

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1951: NHS Guilt

Anton shows an upper middle-class woman feeling uncomfortable about ‘free’ NHS treatment. She should be reminded that it is not really free because it is funded out of general taxation. She certainly should feel guilty if her husband isn’t paying tax.

Again we witness impossibly small feet and improbably high heels.

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1953: After the ball is over….

Something else that need to be tidied up.

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Like that one because of the absurdity of the situation.

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1953: Education education education

Modern education methods were often mocked in the pages of Punch.