This vintage real photo postcard features Uncle Tom Cobley and his collie dog. Uncle Tom is sitting is a chair and appears to be imbibing a large mug of beer. He has a suitcase at his feet and a cane leaning against the arm of his chair. His cute dog obediently lies on the floor next to him. Research reveals that the phrase “Uncle Tom Cobley and all” is used in Great Britain as a humorous way of saying “et al”. The phrase also indicates frustration at the large number of individuals on a list. The reference to “Uncle Tom Cobley” is derived from a devon folk song called “Widecombe Fair”. This postcard was published by A. L. Ruth of Ashburton, England. The card is slightly larger than a standard sized postcard. The postcard measures about 5 1/4 x 3 7/8 inches. SOLD
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