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Jay-Walker Scoop
Device for picking-up jay- walkers in the street; after being sucked in, they find themselves inside a treadmill condemned to keep running... Date: 1927
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Media ID 20143357
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%unrestricted Condemned Device Fantasy Find Inventions Picking Running Scoop Treadmill Walker Walkers Wild 1927 Sucked
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into an intriguing world of vintage charm with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the captivating image of "Jay-Walker Scoop" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking illustration, dated 1927, depicts a quirky device designed to pick up jay-walkers in the street. Once inside, they find themselves on a treadmill, condemned to keep running. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this unique piece of history into your home or office, adding a touch of whimsy and intrigue to any space. Experience the allure of the past with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In the quirky and imaginative realm of 1920s science fiction, this intriguing photograph presents the Jay-Walker Scoop, a fantastical device designed to apprehend jay-walkers on the streets. The image, taken in 1927, captures the essence of a bygone era when the boundaries between reality and imagination were more fluid. The Jay-Walker Scoop, a large, industrial-looking contraption, looms ominously over the bustling cityscape. Its long, metal arms extend from the vehicle, each tipped with a large, circular scoop. The device appears poised to sweep up unsuspecting jay-walkers off the streets, drawing them in with an almost inexorable force. Once ensnared, the hapless pedestrians would find themselves inside the treadmill-like chamber, condemned to keep running. The very notion of such a machine is both wild and captivating, a testament to the limitless creativity of the human mind. The Jay-Walker Scoop is an intriguing blend of science and fantasy, a reminder of a time when the possibilities seemed endless. The photograph, with its intricate details and evocative setting, invites us to ponder the wonders of invention and the whimsical twists that life can take. This image, taken nearly a century ago, continues to inspire and intrigue, inviting us to explore the depths of our own imaginations and the boundless potential of human ingenuity. The Jay-Walker Scoop is a fascinating glimpse into the past, a reminder of the power of the imagination, and a testament to the enduring allure of the fantastical.
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