Framed Print : Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
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Body confidence of a diminutive ruffian
" Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" Date: 1900
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Media ID 11575303
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Amazement Bemused Boast Boasting Body Confidence Difference Diminutive Drunk Drunkard Drunken Fight Floor Match Phil Prowess Ruffian Scrap Scruffy Size Talk Threat Threatening Violence Violent Wipe
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Body Confidence of a Diminutive Ruffian" framed print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1900 and showcases a defiant and self-assured character, exuding confidence despite his small stature. With a quote that reads, "Shure, if oi was as big a ye-self oid woipe the flure wid yez, little as oi am!" this print is a celebration of self-assurance and resilience. Add this unique piece to your decor and let its inspiring message brighten up your space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from the early 1900s, a diminutive ruffian confidently boasts of his prowess to a group of onlookers, despite his small stature. Dressed in tattered clothing and with a drunken swagger, he declares, "Shure, if I was as big as myself, I'd wipe the floor with yez, little as I am!" The expression on the faces of those around him ranges from bemused amusement to outright amazement. The ruffian's combative demeanor and threatening gestures belie his size, as he seems to relish the challenge of a potential match against larger opponents. His words, delivered with a heavy accent and a slurred speech, only add to the humor of the situation. Despite the rough and tumble appearance of the scene, there is a sense of history and historical significance in this image. At a time when physical strength and size were highly valued, this diminutive ruffian challenges the norms and offers a glimpse into the resilience and spirit of those who defied the odds. The photograph captures a moment of bravado and boasting, as well as the human capacity for humor and the ability to find amusement in unexpected places. It serves as a reminder that size and appearance do not always determine one's capabilities or worth.
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