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Trapping cucumber maggots with person hiding in cold frame
Trapping the cucumber maggot caricature illustration of person hiding in cold frame to trap maggots, by Heath Robinson. Captioned, A Garden Guide: Horticultural Hints'. William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) cartoonist, illustrator and artist, known for drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks. Date: 1911
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A Garden Guide: Horticultural Hints from the Edwardian Era - Trapping Cucumber Maggots with a Heath Robinson Caricature In this charming and whimsical illustration from the early 1910s, renowned British cartoonist, illustrator, and artist, William Heath Robinson, presents a creative solution to the common problem of cucumber maggots in the garden. The image, titled "Trapping the Cucumber Maggot," depicts a person in a quirky, oversized outfit, complete with a magnifying glass and a net, hiding inside a cold frame. The cold frame, a common gardening structure used to extend the growing season, is transformed into a clever trap for the pesky maggots. The illustration, published in 1911, is a testament to Robinson's inventive mind and his ability to find humor in everyday gardening challenges. The elaborate contraption, while seemingly impractical, demonstrates the lengths gardeners were willing to go to protect their crops from pests. The Edwardian era, with its emphasis on gardening and the cultivation of domestic skills, provides the perfect backdrop for this delightful illustration. Heath Robinson's work, characterized by its intricate detail and fantastical machines designed to achieve simple tasks, continues to captivate audiences today. This image, with its playful take on gardening and pest control, is a reminder of a bygone era and the enduring appeal of a good garden guide.
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