Name/TitlePostcard: Not In These Trousers
About this objectPostcard depicting a uniformed policeman grabbing the arm of a woman in purple tunic and pink harem pants as she heads towards ladies' public toilets; captioned 'NOT IN THESE TROUSERS!'.
Period1910s
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, card
Inscription and MarksCorrespondence [at right angles in faded ink]: "Dear Mother ~ Just a line hoping this will find you in the very best of health and your [sides?] better. What do you [go?] on the P.C. not bad (Ah What) Tell Jim sorry for his bottle of beer at [Pryde?] better luck next time. From Your Sincere Friend Jim x"
Addressee: Mrs J. Smith [??] Mable Cottages, Victoria Rd, Newport, Isle of Wight
Halfpenny stamp postmarked Portsmouth 11:45 AM Aug 10 1911
MeasurementsH: 85 x W: 137 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsWomen's suffrage
Subject and Association KeywordsPostcards - gender stereotypes
Subject and Association KeywordsFashion - clothing
Subject and Association KeywordsSexism
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypePostcard
Object numberGWL-2022-26-37
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved