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Man trussed up on a Christmas and New Year card
Man trussed up in front of a fire by a joint of meat, two turkeys and a pudding on a Christmas and New Year card -- One Good Turn Deserves Another. Date: circa 1890s
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Anthropomorphism Fireplace Humanised Joint Meat Poultry Pudding Reversal Role Turkeys Trussed Year
12x16 inch Poster Print
Bring a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your holiday decor with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This vintage Christmas and New Year card design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, features a man playfully trussed up in front of a roaring fireplace by a joint of meat, two turkeys, and a pudding. The humorous caption, "One Good Turn Deserves Another," adds to the merriment of this festive scene from the 1890s. Add this delightful print to your home and create cherished memories with your loved ones.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 41.3cm x 31.1cm (16.3" x 12.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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One Good Turn Deserves Another
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: A Delightful Victorian Christmas and New Year Tableau (circa 1890s) This image from the Victorian era, circa 1890s, depicts a jovial man, dressed in a festive holiday sweater and apron, standing in front of a roaring fireplace. The man is playfully trussed up with strings, as if in preparation for a roast, while a joint of meat, two plump turkeys, and a succulent pudding sit tantalizingly close by. The scene is titled "One Good Turn Deserves Another," a phrase that alludes to the spirit of reciprocity and merriment that characterized the holiday season during this era. The humanized anthropomorphism of the turkeys and pudding adds to the whimsical charm of the scene. The turkeys, with their expressive eyes and rosy combs, seem to be in on the joke, while the pudding, with its steaming surface and cherries on top, appears to be almost alive. The man's role reversal, as both the cook and the roast, adds to the sense of playfulness and role-reversal that was common during the holiday season. The domestic setting of the fireplace, with its ornate mantelpiece and decorative stockings, further emphasizes the warmth and coziness of the holiday season. The scene invites us to imagine the joy and laughter that would have filled the room as families and friends gathered around the fire to celebrate the Christmas and New Year. This delightful tableau, with its charming depiction of holiday traditions and role reversals, is a testament to the enduring spirit of the season and the human connection that it fosters. It is a reminder that, no matter the era, the holidays are a time for joy, laughter, and the simple pleasures of good food and good company.
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