Pinup Girl Bar Scene Curt Teich What A Life Comics Linen Postcard C-179
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Vintage linen postcard featuring a glamorous pinup girl at a bar, from the C.T. “What a Life Comics” series by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, numbered C-179. Produced in the early 1940s using Teich’s distinctive “C.T. Art-Colortone”process, this card combines bold color, flirty humor, and classic mid-century style.The illustration depicts an attractive blonde pinup in a purple dress and green accessories, sitting at a bar while a man gazes dreamily at her over cocktails. A second man, half-visible, leans against the counter beside them. The lighthearted rhyme printed above adds a cheeky twist:“We gather ’round the rails at nightTo drown our daily trouble,But now we’ll keep on drinkingTill everything seems double!”The card reflects the humorous and risqué tone of 1940s barroom postcards, a popular genre that mixed light flirtation with social satire. Printed on textured linen stock, this example shows Curt Teich’s mastery of rich color and playful design, typical of the era’s best postcard illustrators.Details:Title: “We Gather ’Round the Rails at Night”Subject: Pinup girl in bar scene with humorous verseSeries: C.T. “What a Life Comics” – 10 SubjectsPublisher: Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, IllinoisCard Number: C-179 / 8A-H1967Type: Linen Postcard (“C.T. Art-Colortone”)Era: Early 1940sFormat: Divided back, unusedCondition: Excellent vintage condition; vivid colors, minimal edge wear, clean backSize: Standard 3.5” x 5.5”Historical Context:During the early 1940s, the “What a Life Comics” series tapped into the humor and escapism Americans sought amid the uncertainty of wartime. The series portrayed relatable moments—drinking, flirting, daydreaming—with a wink and a smile, often featuring attractive pinup-style women to boost morale and lighten the mood.Linen postcards like this were among the most popular forms of inexpensive entertainment and artistic expression during the Golden Age of Postcards (1930s–1940s), showcasing humor, color, and the evolving ideals of beauty and leisure.A perfect collectible for fans of Curt Teich postcards, barroom humor, or vintage pinup art.
Vintage linen postcard featuring a glamorous pinup girl at a bar, from the C.T. “What a Life Comics” series by Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, numbered C-179. Produced in the early 1940s using Teich’s distinctive “C.T. Art-Colortone”process, this card combines bold color, flirty humor, and classic mid-century style.The illustration depicts an attractive blonde pinup in a purple dress and green accessories, sitting at a bar while a man gazes dreamily at her over cocktails. A second man, half-visible, leans against the counter beside them. The lighthearted rhyme printed above adds a cheeky twist:“We gather ’round the rails at nightTo drown our daily trouble,But now we’ll keep on drinkingTill everything seems double!”The card reflects the humorous and risqué tone of 1940s barroom postcards, a popular genre that mixed light flirtation with social satire. Printed on textured linen stock, this example shows Curt Teich’s mastery of rich color and playful design, typical of the era’s best postcard illustrators.Details:Title: “We Gather ’Round the Rails at Night”Subject: Pinup girl in bar scene with humorous verseSeries: C.T. “What a Life Comics” – 10 SubjectsPublisher: Curt Teich & Co., Chicago, IllinoisCard Number: C-179 / 8A-H1967Type: Linen Postcard (“C.T. Art-Colortone”)Era: Early 1940sFormat: Divided back, unusedCondition: Excellent vintage condition; vivid colors, minimal edge wear, clean backSize: Standard 3.5” x 5.5”Historical Context:During the early 1940s, the “What a Life Comics” series tapped into the humor and escapism Americans sought amid the uncertainty of wartime. The series portrayed relatable moments—drinking, flirting, daydreaming—with a wink and a smile, often featuring attractive pinup-style women to boost morale and lighten the mood.Linen postcards like this were among the most popular forms of inexpensive entertainment and artistic expression during the Golden Age of Postcards (1930s–1940s), showcasing humor, color, and the evolving ideals of beauty and leisure.A perfect collectible for fans of Curt Teich postcards, barroom humor, or vintage pinup art.
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