A not so nice cuppa

In an old scrapbook from 1901 I just found this two-part advert for Ridgways tea. The gentleman is enjoying a refreshing cup of tea:

A lovely cup of Ridgways tea from 1901

A lovely cup of Ridgways tea from 1901

You can lift his cup up and down by sliding the flap.

He puts his cup down for a moment

He puts his cup down for a moment

Unfortunately, midway, the unintended effect is that he is vomiting into the cup. Still, much fun to be had!

Oh dear! A little too much Ridgways, perhaps?

Oh dear! A little too much Ridgways, perhaps?

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