Fine Art Print : A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination by Heath Robinson
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A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination by Heath Robinson
Are you taking care of your summer flannels? A suggestion for preserving the shape of your nether garments in view of the summer holidays. A typically silly and convoluted contraption dreamed up by William Heath Robinson for ensuring a pair of smoothly pressed trousers. Date: 1922
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Media ID 14139382
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Amusing Complicated Contraption Contraptions Convoluted Heath Imagination Invention Inventions Machinery Machines Pressed Robinson Silly Stretch Stretching Trouser Trousers 1922
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Brighten up your home or office with a timeless piece of art from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, "A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination" by the renowned British illustrator Heath Robinson, is now available as a rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. With its whimsical and imaginative take on everyday life, this print is sure to bring a smile to your face and add a touch of charm to your surroundings. Preserve the memory of this delightful illustration and keep your summer mood alive all year round with this exquisite fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
1. Title: A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination: Heath Robinson's Whimsical Solution for Preserving the Perfectly Pressed Summer Trousers (1922) 2. Discover the quirky and ingenious invention of British illustrator William Heath Robinson, as he presents a comically convoluted contraption designed to ensure your summer trousers remain smoothly pressed and in excellent shape. Dated back to 1922, this humorous illustration, titled "A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination," showcases Heath Robinson's knack for creating intricate and amusing machinery. 3. As the summer holidays approach, gentlemen of the early 20th century were undoubtedly concerned with maintaining their formal attire, particularly their trousers. Heath Robinson, known for his intricate and often absurd contraptions, offers a solution that is as silly as it is effective. 4. In this illustration, a man stands next to a large, complicated machine, which appears to be designed specifically for preserving the shape of trousers. The contraption consists of a series of pulleys, ropes, and levers, all connected to a pair of trousers suspended in the air. 5. The man, dressed in a suit and holding a pair of trousers, prepares to feed them into the machine. As he does so, the trousers are pulled taut and stretched, ensuring that they retain their creases and remain perfectly pressed. The man's expression suggests a mixture of amusement and relief, as he appreciates the absurdity of the situation while also recognizing the practical benefits of this unusual invention. 6. Heath Robinson's "A Trouser Stretch of the Imagination" is a delightful reminder of the whimsical and inventive spirit of the past. This historical illustration not only showcases the artist's unique ability to create intricate and humorous machinery but also offers a glimpse into the fashion concerns and priorities of a bygone era.
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