Name: Musings from the papal throne...! A postcard with a caption calculation (equation) which needs to be read phonetically (in French), equating to: "Trois Abbes occupes a chier = trois culs baisses" The translation is: "Three Abbots busy having a shit = three lowered arses" !!! The four cows peering down at the busy priests seem to be very scornful in their comments.... circa 1910 - SuperStock
Brand: Mary Evans Picture Library
SKU: 4220-20423577
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Musings from the papal throne...! A postcard with a caption calculation (equation) which needs to be read phonetically (in French), equating to: "Trois Abbes occupes a chier = trois culs baisses" The translation is: "Three Abbots busy having a shit = three lowered arses" !!! The four cows peering down at the busy priests seem to be very scornful in their comments.... circa 1910

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