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Wicket Drying Machine
A new machine for drying wickets being tried out at Lord's cricket ground. Running off electricity, it dries the wickets with a current of hot air. Date: 1931
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1931 Cricket Cricketing Drying Electric Electrical Electricity Experimental Innovation Innovations Invention Inventions Lords Machines Nineteen Strange Technique Techniques Technology Unusual Wicket
10"x8" Photo Print
Step into the past with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the "Wicket Drying Machine" from ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, available at Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image dates back to 1931, showcasing a groundbreaking innovation at Lord's Cricket Ground. Witness the excitement as this new electrical machine, which dries wickets using a current of hot air, is put to the test. Transport yourself back in time and add a unique touch to your decor with this intriguing piece of cricket history.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This intriguing photograph captures the moment a new innovation in cricket technology was put to the test at the prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground in 1931. The Wicket Drying Machine, an electrical invention designed to dry cricket wickets using a current of hot air, was an unusual addition to the traditional cricket equipment. Cricket, a sport steeped in history and tradition, had long relied on natural elements to prepare and maintain its playing surfaces. Rain, sun, and time were the primary factors that determined the condition of the wicket. However, with the unpredictable British weather, matches were often disrupted, leading to lengthy delays and frustration for players and spectators alike. The Wicket Drying Machine aimed to revolutionize the game by providing a solution to this common problem. Powered by electricity, the machine was a modern marvel of the 1930s, showcasing the advancements in technology during this era. Its experimental technique of drying wickets using hot air was a departure from the conventional methods, offering the potential to keep matches running smoothly, regardless of the weather. The photograph shows the machine in action, with a group of men observing closely as the hot air is directed towards the wicket. Their expressions suggest a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and excitement, as they ponder the implications of this new invention on the sport they love. The Wicket Drying Machine represents an intriguing moment in cricket history, a testament to the sport's ability to adapt and innovate, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges posed by the elements.
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