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Strong Cheese repels diner and waiterOne of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope
The Stratford-on-Avon MopsThe two Statute of Mop Fairs in Stratford-on-Avon are held on the day after Michaelmas Day and the second Friday in October - their institution dates back to the days of Richard I
Lady riding side-saddle on a donkeyA pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot
A touch of gout - an elderly gentleman mops his brow whilst his wife and young daughter attend to him Date: Nineteenth century
The Brush Salesman. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966
Molly Mops Cottage, Dorchester, Oxfordshire - good example of the brick and flint building style common throughout Chilterns area. Date: 1980s
Venezuela - Broom, brush and mop salesmanVenezuela - Mobile Broom, brush and mop salesman, his wares stacked neatly in panniers carried on the flanks of his noble mule steed. Date: circa 1950s
Tabby and white kitten with a mopUnusual Friends - tabby and white kitten with a mop. 1950s
Shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, EcclesA shop assistant in Morrisons supermarket, Eccles, holds up a washing up mop for a price check. Date: circa 1980
Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriendTaking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908
Gas Council advertisement 1954Advertisement by the Gas Council stressing that the gas industry makes the best use of the nations coal, allowing busy housewives the luxury of instant hot water with Mr Therms Sink Water-heaters
Lady SailorA stylish young woman mops the deck of her boat, moored on the banks of the River Stour, England, getting it ready for a spot of Easter sailing!
Brush Maker 1827The brush maker making hair brushes, carpet brooms and mops. He also makes wooden coal hods and measures for coal and corn
Mopping Kitchen FloorA young housewife mops her kitchen linoleum floor, using a squeegy mop