Framed Print : Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped
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Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped
Run-It-Out card game - Stumped - Hows That?
mid-20th century
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Media ID 14339803
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Cricket Cricketer Cricketing Dismissal Gloves Hows Keeper Stumps Wicket Stumped
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the excitement of cricket to your home or office with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped" by Mary Evans Picture Library, takes you back to the mid-20th century with its charming depiction of a classic moment in the Run-It-Out card game. The expression of surprise and triumph on the players' faces adds to the thrill of the game. Our high-quality Framed Prints are perfect for cricket enthusiasts, game rooms, or any space that could use a touch of nostalgia and fun. Experience the joy of cricket, every day!
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.7cm x 39.6cm (10.5" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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
This vintage photograph captures the excitement and tension of a mid-20th century Cricket Run-It-Out card game, with the players intently focused on the action unfolding before them. The game, a popular pastime for cricket enthusiasts during periods when actual matches were not possible, required players to use a deck of cards to simulate the sport's key moments. In this image, the players are in the midst of a dismissal, with the man in the white shirt and green trousers, holding the gloves and acting as the wicket-keeper, attempting to stump an opposing player. The stumps, the three vertical wickets that form the target for the batsman, can be seen in the foreground, their position indicating that the batsman has missed the ball and left the crease, leaving himself vulnerable to being run out. The players' expressions convey a sense of anticipation and determination, with the wicket-keeper poised to pounce and the batsman looking nervously over his shoulder. The game's rules, which closely mirrored the real-life sport's regulations, added to the authenticity of the experience and allowed players to engage in friendly competition, testing their knowledge of cricket and their quick reflexes. The photograph's warm, natural lighting and the players' attire, reminiscent of traditional cricket uniforms, further contribute to the image's nostalgic appeal. The use of the term 'Hows That?' in cricket signifies a question asked by the fielding team when they believe they have effected a dismissal, and the players' intense focus and concentration suggest that this is a crucial moment in the game.
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