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Trapping cucumber maggots with person hiding in cold frame
Trapping the cucumber maggot caricature illustration of person hiding in cold frame to trap maggots, by Heath Robinson. Captioned, A Garden Guide: Horticultural Hints'. William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) cartoonist, illustrator and artist, known for drawings of whimsically elaborate machines to achieve simple tasks. Date: 1911
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Cold Cucumber Frame Heath Hiding Hints Horticultural Maggot Robinson Trapping
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step into the whimsical world of Heath Robinson's 'A Garden Guide: Horticultural Hints' with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This delightful illustration showcases the classic caricature of a person hiding in a cold frame to trap cucumber maggots. A must-have for any greenhouse or garden enthusiast, these prints bring a touch of humor and charm to your space. Captured from the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd through Mary Evans Prints Online, each print is a piece of history and a testament to the ingenuity of horticultural innovation.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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A Garden Guide: Horticultural Hints from the Edwardian Era - Trapping Cucumber Maggots with a Heath Robinson Caricature In this charming and whimsical illustration from the early 1910s, renowned British cartoonist, illustrator, and artist, William Heath Robinson, presents a creative solution to the common problem of cucumber maggots in the garden. The image, titled "Trapping the Cucumber Maggot," depicts a person in a quirky, oversized outfit, complete with a magnifying glass and a net, hiding inside a cold frame. The cold frame, a common gardening structure used to extend the growing season, is transformed into a clever trap for the pesky maggots. The illustration, published in 1911, is a testament to Robinson's inventive mind and his ability to find humor in everyday gardening challenges. The elaborate contraption, while seemingly impractical, demonstrates the lengths gardeners were willing to go to protect their crops from pests. The Edwardian era, with its emphasis on gardening and the cultivation of domestic skills, provides the perfect backdrop for this delightful illustration. Heath Robinson's work, characterized by its intricate detail and fantastical machines designed to achieve simple tasks, continues to captivate audiences today. This image, with its playful take on gardening and pest control, is a reminder of a bygone era and the enduring appeal of a good garden guide.
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