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Antique Framed Print : A punter checks the racing guide in a newspaper before making his bet at a race
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A punter checks the racing guide in a newspaper before making his bet at a race
A punter checks the racing guide in a newspaper before making his bet at a race
March 1963
Sunday Pictorial
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
GL*3673634
Media ID 21545606
© Mirrorpix
18"x16" (46x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x16 inches (46x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 26.3cm x 29.4cm (10.4" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 46.4cm (16.3" x 18.3")
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
In this print from March 1963, we are transported back to a time when horse racing was not just a sport, but an exhilarating form of entertainment. The image captures the essence of anticipation and concentration as a punter meticulously studies the racing guide in his newspaper before placing his bet at the race. The man's focused gaze is fixed on the pages, absorbing every detail about jockeys, horses, and their previous performances. His furrowed brow suggests that he is carefully analyzing each piece of information to make an informed decision. With one hand supporting his chin in deep thought, he appears lost in a world where odds and probabilities dictate fate. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the atmosphere of betting shops during the 1960s – bustling with excitement as punters eagerly exchanged tips and strategies while clutching their newspapers like sacred texts. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when people relied on printed media for crucial information rather than today's digital age. Sunday Pictorial's Memory Lane Prints have beautifully preserved this moment frozen in time, allowing us to appreciate both the artistry behind capturing such candid moments and our collective fascination with gambling culture throughout history. This photograph invites us to reflect upon how much has changed since then while also acknowledging that some timeless traditions continue to captivate us even decades later.
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