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the image is a vintage advertisement for ideal evaporated milk, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. it features a black and white illustration of a milkman in uniform, standing in what appears to be a grocery store aisle. he is surrounded by crates of various milk brands, including "justmilk," "martin's organic milk," and "authentic uryu's whole milk."  he is looking thoughtfully at a can of "ideal milk" while holding his chin. the advertisement highlights the benefits of ideal milk, emphasizing its creaminess, purity, freshness, and long shelf life. it suggests serving ideal milk with fruit and positions it as a healthy and convenient alternative to regular milk. in the bottom left corner, there's a piece of paper with the word "shopping" and "milk" written on it, perhaps representing a customer's shopping list.  the second man is facing the viewer and appears to be asking a question, further emphasizing the advertisement's message. the illustration style and the presence of the milkman evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of grocery shopping and home delivery.

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Tags: @ripleycano, art, artstyle, characterdesign

Created by: lin.ximao (@lin)

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Created at: 2024-09-07T12:26:23.614Z

Updated at: 2024-09-07T12:32:22.916Z


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What is in the image: the image is a vintage advertisement for ideal evaporated milk, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. it features a black and white illustration of a milkman in uniform, standing in what appears to be a grocery store aisle. he is surrounded by crates of various milk brands, including "justmilk," "martin's organic milk," and "authentic uryu's whole milk." he is looking thoughtfully at a can of "ideal milk" while holding his chin. the advertisement highlights the benefits of ideal milk, emphasizing its creaminess, purity, freshness, and long shelf life. it suggests serving ideal milk with fruit and positions it as a healthy and convenient alternative to regular milk. in the bottom left corner, there's a piece of paper with the word "shopping" and "milk" written on it, perhaps representing a customer's shopping list. the second man is facing the viewer and appears to be asking a question, further emphasizing the advertisement's message. the illustration style and the presence of the milkman evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era of grocery shopping and home delivery.

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WDTagged Tags: hat, monochrome, english text, hands in pockets, 1boy, ?, bowtie, male focus, pants, bow, heart, character name, sailor hat, multiple boys, shirt, can, stand \(jojo\), standing, traditional media, full body, alternate costume