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Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914
Interestingly this artical was published on April fools day in The Sketch, 1914, you can come to your own conclusions! Latest primitive life-saving device invented by a German engineer, Herr Heinrich. Water-tight canvas with gloves suit, air entering through a tube at the top of the head with porthole to see out. Man or woman using the device stands in a bucket which is filled with water and keeps the occupant upright. Sufficient food and drink can be taken aboard to last for a very considerable while; and signals and a revolver can be carried to attract help. Attached to the body are ropes to which two or three people can hold to keep them afloat.
1914
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Media ID 14410624
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Alive Apparatus Bucket Device Diving Engineer Fools Heinrich Herr Invention Inventions Jan17 Kicking Latest Primitive Saving Suits Tight Underwater
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating vintage photographic print, "Kicking the bucket to keep alive and well! 1914" from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, available at Media Storehouse. This intriguing image, originally published in The Sketch on April Fool's Day in 1914, showcases an early life-saving device invented by a German engineer. Add a touch of historical intrigue to your space with this one-of-a-kind, high-quality print. Order now and bring the past into your present!
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.5cm x 30.4cm (7.7" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
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
Kicking the Bucket to Stay Alive and Well!: A Unique Water Survival Apparatus from 1914 This intriguing photograph depicts an early water survival device, known as the "Kicking Bucket," invented by the German engineer, Herr Heinrich, in 1914. Published on April Fool's Day in The Sketch, this image showcases the latest primitive yet innovative life-saving apparatus designed to keep individuals alive and well underwater. The Kicking Bucket consists of a water-tight canvas suit with a gloves suit, an air tube at the top of the head, and a porthole to see out. The user stands inside a bucket filled with water, which keeps them upright. The apparatus allows for the intake of sufficient food and drink to last for an extended period. Additionally, signals and a revolver can be carried to attract help. Attached to the user's body are ropes, enabling two or three people to hold on and keep them afloat. This ingenious invention was designed to provide a last resort for those in peril at sea, offering a chance to survive until help arrived. Although the origins of this invention remain uncertain, it is an excellent example of the creativity and resourcefulness of engineers during the early 20th century. The Kicking Bucket may have been a product of April Fool's Day humor, but its design showcases the potential for innovative solutions to life-threatening situations.
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