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Antique Framed Print : Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914
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Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914
Interestingly this artical was published on April fools day in The Sketch, 1914, you can come to your own conclusions! Latest primitive life-saving device invented by a German engineer, Herr Heinrich. Water-tight canvas with gloves suit, air entering through a tube at the top of the head with porthole to see out. Man or woman using the device stands in a bucket which is filled with water and keeps the occupant upright. Sufficient food and drink can be taken aboard to last for a very considerable while; and signals and a revolver can be carried to attract help. Attached to the body are ropes to which two or three people can hold to keep them afloat.
1914
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21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 37.1cm (9.4" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Kicking the Bucket to Stay Alive and Well!: A Unique Water Survival Apparatus from 1914 This intriguing photograph depicts an early water survival device, known as the "Kicking Bucket," invented by the German engineer, Herr Heinrich, in 1914. Published on April Fool's Day in The Sketch, this image showcases the latest primitive yet innovative life-saving apparatus designed to keep individuals alive and well underwater. The Kicking Bucket consists of a water-tight canvas suit with a gloves suit, an air tube at the top of the head, and a porthole to see out. The user stands inside a bucket filled with water, which keeps them upright. The apparatus allows for the intake of sufficient food and drink to last for an extended period. Additionally, signals and a revolver can be carried to attract help. Attached to the user's body are ropes, enabling two or three people to hold on and keep them afloat. This ingenious invention was designed to provide a last resort for those in peril at sea, offering a chance to survive until help arrived. Although the origins of this invention remain uncertain, it is an excellent example of the creativity and resourcefulness of engineers during the early 20th century. The Kicking Bucket may have been a product of April Fool's Day humor, but its design showcases the potential for innovative solutions to life-threatening situations.
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