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Antique Framed Print : SwimSuit: Unsinkable swim suit. Imagine this picture in the middle of the Irish Sea - a
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SwimSuit: Unsinkable swim suit. Imagine this picture in the middle of the Irish Sea - a
SwimSuit: Unsinkable swim suit. Imagine this picture in the middle of the Irish Sea - a fisherman overboard, burdened with sea boots, sweaters and oil-skins. His chance of suvival would be slim - unless he was wearing his bouyant underpants!!. This helpless-looking mariner was wearing his - he was demonstrating them for a Manchester firm at High Street Baths, Manchester, to-day. January 1953 P018086
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
Media ID 21297392
© Mirrorpix
Clothes Models Swimming Swimwear
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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23cm (14.6" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from 1953, we are transported to the middle of the Irish Sea, where a fisherman finds himself in a perilous situation. Laden with sea boots, sweaters, and oil-skins, his chances of survival seem slim. However, there is one crucial element that could turn the tide for him - his unsinkable swim suit! This helpless-looking mariner becomes an unlikely hero as he proudly showcases his buoyant underpants for a Manchester firm at High Street Baths in Manchester. The image captures both humor and innovation as it highlights the incredible potential of this revolutionary swimwear. Amidst the backdrop of turbulent waters, this photograph serves as a reminder of how fashion can transcend mere aesthetics and become a matter of life or death. It symbolizes hope amidst adversity and showcases how even seemingly insignificant garments can make all the difference. As we delve into this snapshot from yesteryears, we are reminded not only of the daring spirit exhibited by those who braved treacherous seas but also of our own capacity to adapt and overcome challenges through ingenuity. Let us take inspiration from this brave fisherman's unwavering determination to stay afloat against all odds. May his story serve as a testament to human resilience and remind us that sometimes even our underwear can be heroes when push comes to shove!
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