Humorous Vintage Postcard 1975 Iron Tonic Magnet Cartoon FLIP Artist

Approximate dimensions
138mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.5")

Condition
Fine with marks indicative of both age and usage. Light bumping to corners. Some moisture marks top and bottom edge of the front. Pin mark shows, especially to rear where postcard has been pinned onto a board.

This is a vintage humorous postcard from 1975, featuring a comical cartoon by the artist "FLIP." The illustration on the front depicts a bedroom scene where a woman, using a large horseshoe magnet, appears to be pulling on a man's midriff. The cartoon caption humorously suggests, "Are you still taking that iron tonic the doctor recommended?" implying the man has consumed so much iron that he has become magnetic. This light-hearted artwork is characteristic of the casual, friendly humour of the era.

On the back, the postcard carries a handwritten message addressed to Mrs. Valerie Wood, "Pepperharrow," Streets Heath, West End, Woking, Surrey. The note reads:

"Dear Val, Caroline & Michael,
Hope you well,
Having a nice time here at Bognor, the weather isn't too nice yet but I expect it will get better.
Going to the sea now for a swim.
See you soon,
Dawn"

The postcard is postmarked 14 July 1975 and features a 5½p purple stamp with Queen Elizabeth II's profile. Published by D. Constance Limited, Littlehampton, Sussex, it bears the reference number "C 4743," identifying this specific design.

Item specifics:

• Type: Humorous Vintage Postcard
• Era: 1975
• Location: Bognor
• Artist: FLIP
• Dimensions: 138mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.5")
• Publisher: D. Constance Limited
• Reference Number: C 4743
• Condition: Fine with signs of age and usage, light corner bumps, moisture marks, and pin marks.

Vintage 1975 Humorous Postcard FLIP Cartoon Iron Tonic Magnet Bognor Unused