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The Holiday Monighan Dragline by Heath Robinson
A dragline machine usually used in excavation, converted into a pleasant holiday home with room for a swing, a washing line and a diving board, a humorous suggestion from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson. Date: c.1938
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Media ID 14127832
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
1938 Amusing Contraption Contraptions Conversion Converted Digger Diggers Dive Diving Engineering Excavating Excavation Heath Inventive Machinery Machines Mind Robinson Silly Swing Washing
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.5cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
Step into the whimsical world of British inventor and illustrator, William Heath Robinson, with this delightful print of his iconic creation, "The Holiday Monighan Dragline." Dating back to around 1938, this humorous drawing presents a fantastical conversion of a dragline machine, an industrial excavation tool, into a charming holiday home. Imagine your surprise as you approach this seemingly ordinary dragline, only to discover a cozy abode nestled atop its massive arm. The conversion includes a quaint living area, complete with a swing suspended from the boom, providing the perfect spot for a leisurely rest. A washing line stretches across the machine's counterweight, allowing for a convenient and picturesque laundry experience. And for the more adventurous, a daring diving board juts out from the front, ensuring endless hours of fun and excitement. Heath Robinson's inventive mind was known for its ability to turn the mundane into the extraordinary. His playful designs, filled with intricate details and clever solutions, continue to captivate audiences and inspire laughter. This print, "The Holiday Monighan Dragline," is a testament to his unique ability to blend engineering and humor, creating a scene that is as charming as it is absurd. So, take a break from the ordinary and join us in appreciating the whimsy and wonder of this historical print. Let your imagination run wild as you ponder the possibilities of what other contraptions Heath Robinson might have dreamed up. After all, who says a dragline can't double as a holiday home?
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