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Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards
Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards, but likely to only succeeding in spoiling the baize. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 18952009
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Attempting Baize Billiards Chap Falling Gent Gentleman Hopeless Monacle Rakish Slightly Snooker Spoiling Succeeding Tipsy
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 24.7cm x 39.6cm (9.7" 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.
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Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad Attempting to Play Billiards, Circa 1908: A Humorous Snapshot of a British Gentleman's Pastime This charming and humorous photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, as a slightly tipsy, rakish cad attempts to play billiards in a gentleman's club around the year 1908. The cad, with a monocle perched on his nose and a glass of spirits in hand, leans over the table, ready to take a shot at the baize. His unsteady stance, however, suggests that his aim may be more likely to spoil the green cloth than to sink the balls. The billiards table, a popular pastime for the British upper class during this period, is adorned with an ornate, wooden frame and intricate inlays. The cue stick lies haphazardly on the table, a testament to the cad's clumsy efforts. The room itself is filled with the warm, inviting glow of gas lamps, adding to the cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. Despite his hopeless attempts at the game, the cad's expression is one of pure enjoyment and fun. His carefree attitude and disregard for the rules of the game are emblematic of the rakish, carefree spirit of the era. The photograph serves as a delightful reminder of a time when gentlemen's pursuits were less about competition and more about the simple pleasure of spending an evening with friends. This image, with its rich historical context and timeless charm, is a must-have for any collection of vintage photographs or memorabilia related to British sports and social history.
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