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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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1938 Amusing Build Contraption Contraptions Excavating Gadget Gentle Heath Invention Inventions Inventive Machines Rickety Roads Robinson Skimmer Suburb Suburban Surface Surfacing Resurfacing
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Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This mug showcases "The Gentle Art of Excavating" by the imaginative William Heath Robinson, depicting the early days of a garden suburb's development with a specially designed skimmer, c.1938. Embrace the charm of this quirky, vintage illustration as you enjoy your morning coffee or tea. Each mug is meticulously printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your favorite image remains vivid and clear, making it a unique and thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to your own collection.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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