Greetings Card : Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
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Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
Yachting Terms Illustrated - " A Spanker!" A housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt black ink all over her pressed white tablecloth. On a racing or cruising yacht, a spanker is an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 11552990
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of unique and charming greeting cards - "Yachting Terms Illustrated: A Spanker!" This delightful card, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online, features a humorous illustration of a housewife's indignant reaction to her younger son's careless mistake. With yachting terms as its theme, this card adds a nautical twist to the classic scene of a mom's frustration. Perfect for sailing enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates a good laugh, this one-of-a-kind card is sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipient. Order yours today and let the laughter set sail! #YachtingTerms #GreetingCards #Humor #MaryEvansPrintsOnline #Spanker #SailingLife #MomLife
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 21cm x 13.3cm (8.3" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Yachting Terms Illustrated - "A Spanker!" - This intriguing turn-of-the-century image offers a vivid analogy between the world of yachting and the domestic sphere. In the photograph, a housewife's face is contorted with furious anger as she reacts to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt a bottle of black ink all over her freshly pressed white tablecloth. The incident, though seemingly mundane, elicits a strong emotional response from the mother, reminiscent of the intense focus and determination required to navigate the complexities of yachting. In the realm of sailing, a "spanker" refers to an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. The term "spank" or "spanking" is used to describe the sharp, corrective blows given to the sail to keep it in shape and ensure optimal performance. The image of a spanker, therefore, carries connotations of punishment and correction, which resonate with the mother's reaction to her son's careless actions. This photograph, titled "A Spanker!" and dated circa 1903, is a poignant reminder of the rich history and symbolism inherent in yachting terminology. The image, which features a distraught mother, a mischievous son, and the telltale signs of a spilt ink puddle, offers a glimpse into the past while highlighting the enduring connections between the language of sailing and the human experience.
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