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A simple device for removing a wart
Contrary to the title of this picture, a complicated and convoluted machine to help a sufferer remove a wart from his head. A series of pullies and wheels activated by a lever will eventually succeed in lowering the user with a jolt and successful removing the wart which is precarious tied with thread hanging from a hook above the head. Yikes. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"
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Bald Baldness Complicated Contraption Contraptions Convoluted Device Devices Fantasy Gadget Heath Hook Lever Machinery Machines Pain Precarious Removal Robinson Vanity Wart Warts
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Discover the intriguing and unusual in art with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints. This captivating piece, titled "A simple device for removing a wart," showcases an intricately designed contraption from Mary Evans Prints Online. Contrary to its name, this elaborate machine reveals the complexity and ingenuity behind the ancient process of wart removal. Add this mesmerizing print to your collection and ignite conversations with its intriguing subject matter. Each print is carefully framed and shipped ready to hang, ensuring a beautiful addition to any home or office decor.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.8cm x 24.4cm (6.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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.
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A Fanciful Solution: The Perplexing Wart Remover of Yesteryears (Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs. J.C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans) In an era where simplicity was often overshadowed by intricate inventions, this peculiar contraption stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the lengths one might go to address a common health concern. The photograph, titled "A Simple Device for Removing a Wart," presents a far from simple machine designed to help a sufferer part ways with an unwanted growth on his bald head. The contraption, resembling a complicated and convoluted Rube Goldberg machine, boasts an array of pullies, wheels, and a lever. The user, with a wart precariously tied with thread hanging from a hook above his head, braces himself for the impending jolt that will supposedly result in the successful removal of the wart. The image, filled with a hint of humor and a dash of vanity, invites us to ponder the absurdity of the situation. The machine, while seemingly complicated and painful, was undoubtedly a testament to the inventive spirit of the time. The man's baldness adds an unexpected layer to the image, making it all the more intriguing. As we marvel at this historical oddity, it's hard not to be amused by the convoluted nature of the machine and the seemingly painful process it entails. This fantastical gadget, a relic from the past, serves as a reminder that sometimes, the simplest solutions are the best ones.
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