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For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921
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1921 Appliance Bather Bathers Bathing Contraption Convenience Device Fantasy Heath Invention Pouring Robinson Rough Sayings Swimmer Troubled Waters Waves Swiming
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.6cm x 23.7cm (6.5" x 9.3")
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Step back in time to the year 1921 with this whimsical print by William Heath Robinson. In a world where rough waters and troubled waves could ruin a bather's day at the beach, Robinson presents us with a solution that is both ingenious and humorous.
The contraption featured in this image is described as "For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters." This device, designed to ease the worries of swimmers facing turbulent seas, offers a fantastical glimpse into an era where creativity knew no bounds.
With its intricate design and clever mechanism, this invention showcases Robinson's unique blend of practicality and humor. The swimmer depicted in the photograph appears calm and collected as they operate the contraption, demonstrating how even the most challenging situations can be overcome with a touch of innovation.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are reminded of simpler times when ingenuity reigned supreme. So let us marvel at Robinson's creation and appreciate the artistry behind his vision – for in a world filled with rough waters, sometimes all it takes is a little oil to smooth out our troubles.
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