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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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Alive Apparatus Bucket Device Diving Engineer Fools Heinrich Herr Invention Inventions Jan17 Kicking Latest Primitive Saving Suits Tight Underwater

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 25.4cm x 39.6cm (10" x 15.6")

Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")

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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