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Fine Art 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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Media ID 14410624
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Bring a touch of intrigue and whimsy to your walls with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, titled "Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914," is brought to you by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Originally published in The Sketch on April Fool's Day in 1914, this vintage illustration showcases an early primitive life-saving device, as depicted by a German engineer. Add this unique conversation starter to your home decor and let the intrigue begin!
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.1cm x 59.4cm (15" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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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