Mounted Print : Motoring in Lakeland
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Motoring in Lakeland
Motoring in Lakeland
Theres nothing like motoring (when you get stuck). For testing your temper, endurance, and pluck !!
circa 1920s
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Media ID 7156383
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our vintage Motoring in Lakeland mounted photo from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This charming image captures the spirit of motoring in the 1920s, with a quirky caption that reads "For testing your temper, endurance, and pluck!!". Add this nostalgic piece to your decor and bring a touch of history into your home. Order now from the Media Storehouse range at Mary Evans Prints Online.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13.1cm (8" x 5.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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
Motoring in Lakeland: A Humorous Take on the Frustrations of Early 20th Century Road Trips This charming postcard, titled 'Motoring in Lakeland,' captures the essence of the motoring experience in England during the 1920s. The image portrays a comically stuck car in a muddy puddle, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Cumbria. The vehicle, with its luggage-laden roof and steam rising from the hood, seems to have met its match in the thick, sticky mud. The passengers, dressed in their Sunday best, appear annoyed and cross, while the driver, with a determined expression, pushes from behind. The cartoon-like illustration adds to the amusing scene, with the driver's exaggerated facial expression and the car's registration plate reading 'Carter' - a nod to the common occupation of the time. The title, 'Motoring in Lakeland,' is accompanied by the quip, 'There's nothing like motoring (when you get stuck). For testing your temper, endurance, and pluck!!' This postcard serves as a humorous reminder of the challenges and woes of early motoring, when roads were often unpaved and unexpected obstacles, such as muddy lanes and puddles, could easily leave one stranded. Despite the frustration, the beauty of the English countryside, as depicted in the background, remains a constant source of wonder and delight.
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