City gent in a park
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City gent in a park
City gent in a park, using an ingenious water-boiling spirit-powered stove stored in his bowler hat -- an invention by Alistair McBride. The stove has sufficient fuel to boil three kettles per day. The man is seen here lighting the stove with a match. Date: 1962
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1962, a city gent is seen taking a break in a serene park setting, an unexpected contrast to his usual bustling urban environment. The man, dressed in a formal suit, waistcoat, and bowler hat, is an embodiment of the quintessential British gentleman of the 1960s. However, what sets him apart from his contemporaries is the ingenious invention hidden within his hat – an intricately designed spirit-powered stove. Alistair McBride, an inventor of the time, created this remarkable device, which allowed the man to boil water for tea or other hot beverages, anywhere and anytime. The stove, compactly stored within the bowler hat, could boil three kettles per day, providing a much-needed respite for the weary businessman or gentleman during their outdoor excursions. The man in the photograph is seen lighting the stove with a match, the flame flickering gently against the autumnal backdrop of the park. His rolled umbrella and briefcase are placed nearby, indicating that he is prepared for any weather conditions. The scene is a testament to the resourcefulness and inventiveness of the era, as well as the enduring appeal of the simple pleasures in life – a hot beverage in the great outdoors. This photograph captures the essence of the 1960s, a time of innovation and change, where the boundaries between work and leisure were blurred, and the spirit of invention was alive and well. The city gent in the park, with his spirit-powered stove, serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the human spirit, even in the most unexpected of places.
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