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The Gentle Art of Excavating - a specially designed skimmer
The beginning of a garden suburb. Excavating a new road with a specially designed skimmer, a typically rickety contraption from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938
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Media ID 14121064
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
1938 Amusing Build Contraption Contraptions Excavating Gadget Gentle Heath Invention Inventions Inventive Machines Rickety Roads Robinson Skimmer Suburb Suburban Surface Surfacing Resurfacing
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Bring the whimsical charm of vintage engineering into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring Mary Evans Prints Online's "The Gentle Art of Excavating." This iconic image by gadget genius, William Heath Robinson, captures the beginning of a garden suburb in 1938 as a new road is being excavated with his ingenious, yet rickety skimmer. Our high-quality metal prints are not just a decorative piece, they are a conversation starter, adding character and intrigue to any room. Each print is meticulously printed on a durable aluminum sheet using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting quality. Elevate your space with a touch of history and a dash of quirkiness - order your Metal Print of "The Gentle Art of Excavating" today!
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 60.9cm (20" x 24")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 61.5cm (20.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Gentle Art of Excavating: A Sneak Peek into the Beginning of a Garden Suburb (circa 1938) This photograph captures the essence of innovation and determination as a specially designed skimmer, a marvel of ingenuity from the inventive mind of gadget king, William Heath Robinson, begins the excavation of a new road in a budding garden suburb. The scene is set against a backdrop of nascent houses, their foundations yet to be laid, as the road takes shape under the careful guidance of this amusing contraption. The skimmer, a typically rickety yet effective machine, is a testament to the resourcefulness and creativity of the era. With its quirky design and intricate details, it stands as a humorous reminder of the challenges and joys of building a new community from the ground up. The resurfacing of the road signifies the progress and transformation that comes with the creation of a suburban neighborhood, a symbol of modernization and growth. William Heath Robinson, a renowned British illustrator, was known for his humorous and imaginative inventions. His whimsical contraptions, often depicted in his illustrations, brought a touch of fun and lightheartedness to the world of engineering and design. In this photograph, we are given a glimpse into his world and the role he played in shaping the infrastructure of a new suburb. As we admire the scene before us, we are transported back in time, allowing us to appreciate the history and the gentle art of excavating that paved the way for the development of a thriving community. This photograph serves as a reminder of the ingenuity, humor, and determination that drive human progress, making it a must-have addition to any collection of historical images.
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