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Antique Framed Print : Competitios in the British National Pipe Smoking Championship puffing on their pipes
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Competitios in the British National Pipe Smoking Championship puffing on their pipes
Competitios in the British National Pipe Smoking Championship puffing on their pipes.
May 1975
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21371241
© Mirrorpix
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 24.8cm (14.6" x 9.8")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the intriguing world of the British National Pipe Smoking Championship in May 1975. The image captures a group of competitors engrossed in their craft, puffing on their pipes with utmost concentration and determination. The men featured in the photograph exude an air of sophistication and camaraderie as they indulge in this unusual pastime. With clouds of smoke swirling around them, it is evident that pipe smoking was not merely a habit for these individuals; it was an art form, a skill to be mastered. There is a certain charm and humor present within the frame as well. Perhaps it lies in the juxtaposition between traditional elegance and unconventional behavior or maybe it's simply the sight of grown men passionately competing over who can blow out the most impressive smoke rings. This snapshot from yesteryear serves as both a nostalgic reminder of bygone eras and an invitation to ponder upon our ever-evolving society. It prompts us to reflect on how leisure activities have changed throughout time while reminding us that there will always be unique hobbies that bring people together. With its timeless appeal and fascinating subject matter, this print by Mirrorpix offers viewers an opportunity to step into history and witness firsthand one peculiar facet of British culture during the 1970s – where passion met competition amidst puffs of fragrant tobacco-filled pipes.
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