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01 May 2014

bacchanal



undated and unsent photographer H Herrmann, Berlin
                                                         
Bacchus was the Greco-Roman god of wine, intoxication and ecstasy 
which leads to bacchanalia as a feast involving much drinking and dancing
which is perhaps evidenced here

16 comments:

Postcardy said...

I wonder what the other numbered images were.

violet s said...

yes, I was curious about that, too. I found this at a postcard show in the 'sale' box and never did find any others of this set.

Helen Killeen Bauch McHargue said...

Perfect match for the theme!

violet s said...

thank you, and nice to meet you.

21 Wits said...

I bet it's quite a fascinating collection! Your description of it fits very well too!

Wendy said...

If she can stand on her toes, she hasn't had enough to drink! Welcome to Sepia Saturday.

Little Nell said...

Welcome Violet, and thank you for posting such an apt image for the prompt.

Mike Brubaker said...

An excellent image for the Sepia Saturday theme. Makes me wonder what the other postcards in the series looked like.

Alex Daw said...

Wow! What a fantastic image! Welcome to Sepia Saturday. Great first contribution.

Anonymous said...

She looks as though she might be tip toeing off to do something very naughty - what a great match to the theme.

Boobook said...

Good choice, Violet.

Unknown said...

Right on theme, today our local fests such as Octoberfest could raise a glass or two to Bacchus. I had forgotten that mythology until this post. Great card.

Kristin said...

Except for her come hither expression, it's a perfect match for the prompt. Welcome to Sepia Saturday.

La Nightingail said...

Well she certainly looks like she's had a few 'nips' of something! Her pose reminds me of Tiny Tim & tiptoeing through the tulips.

luvlinens said...

Violet she is just perfect.

tony said...

She didnt just tiptoe through the tulips she took 'em with her......................