Greetings Card : Confounded Rat / Col
Cards from Mary Evans Picture Library
Confounded Rat / Col
" I DO THINK THEREs A CONFOUNDED RAT IN THE ROOM!" Date: Circa 1840
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Media ID 7141805
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10016122
Greetings Card (A5)
"Add a touch of whimsy to your mailbox with our Confounded Rat / Col greeting card from Media Storehouse. Featuring an adorable and confounded rat image from Mary Evans Prints Online, circa 1840, this card is perfect for those moments when you're left scratching your head in bewilderment. Inside, a blank space awaits your personal message, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because. Bring a smile to someone's day with this charming and collectible card from our Media Storehouse range."
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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
This intriguing image, titled "I Do Think There's a Confused Rat in the Room!" dates back to circa 1840 and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The photograph, which is not to be confused with the modern-day advertising company of the same name, depicts a room filled with astonished onlookers, all gazing intently at the floor. At the heart of their attention lies a rat, its expression seemingly as puzzled as the people around it. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment of surprise and intrigue that comes with encountering an unexpected guest in one's home. The people in the room, dressed in the fashion of the time, appear both amused and bewildered by the presence of the rat. The use of natural light and the simple composition of the photograph add to its charm and make it a captivating piece of historical documentation. Rats were a common sight in urban areas during the 19th century, and their presence in homes was not an uncommon occurrence. However, the reaction of the people in the photograph suggests that the sight of a rat in the room was still a novelty, and an occasion for curiosity and amusement. The image offers a window into the past, allowing us to imagine the daily life and experiences of people during a time when technology and modern conveniences were still a distant dream. Overall, this photograph is a delightful reminder of the simple pleasures and surprises of everyday life in the past. The confounded rat and the confounded people in the room offer a glimpse into the past that is both charming and intriguing, and serve as a reminder of the enduring fascination that animals, and especially rats, have held for humans throughout history.
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