Vintage Risque Postcard: The Morning After

With a copyright of 1905, this postcard certainly defies most of our opinions on those prudish folks at the turn of the century -- or does it?

Even without the title "The Morning After", this postcard sends a rather clear message of dirty impressions...

The couple appear to be under a boardwalk, neither wears a wedding band, and the physical proximity suggests an intimacy beyond 'Sir' and 'Miss'.

However, there is more to this card.

The body language, especially the faces, leads one to think that "The Morning After" is in fact a morality lesson. While at least half of their faces are hidden by their hats, what parts of their faces that can be seen seem to tell the story of a woman who is less than happy... and he seems to be cajoling her.