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A Turkey Glide by William Heath Robinson
The latest Christmas family gliders fitted with listening in equipment for hearing Dutch concerts during dinner. One particularly large family flies through the air while using hot water bottles or electric heaters to keep warm, rigged up to headphones while they eat, much to the interest of a group of church-goers leaving a church in the snow.
1922
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Media ID 14117255
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Concerts Contraption Dinner Eating Glide Goers Headphones Heath Listening Machines Robinson Snowy Wireless 1922
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Introducing the enchanting "A Turkey Glide by William Heath Robinson" from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful illustration, published by Illustrated London News Ltd, transports you back in time to the holiday season with a charming depiction of a family soaring through the air on their innovative turkey-shaped gliders. Equipped with the latest technology for listening to Dutch concerts during dinner, this whimsical scene is sure to bring a touch of nostalgia and joy to your home. Experience the magic of this captivating illustration in high-quality, framed and ready to adorn your walls.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
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A Merry Aviation Adventure: William Heath Robinson's 'A Turkey Glide' (1922) In this whimsical and humorous illustration by the renowned British artist William Heath Robinson, we find an extraordinary Christmas scene unfolding in the frosty air. The latest family glider, fitted with advanced listening equipment, soars through the sky as the family members enjoy their dinner in mid-flight. The contraption, a testament to the ingenuity of the era, allows them to tune in to Dutch concerts, adding an unexpected layer of entertainment to their holiday meal. The largest member of the family, bundled up with hot water bottles or electric heaters, wears headphones that connect to the listening equipment, while others in the family follow suit. The scene is further enlivened by a group of curious church-goers, who, having just left the church in the snow, pause to observe this unusual spectacle. Heath Robinson's illustration, published in the Illustrated London News in 1922, masterfully combines the spirit of the season, the thrill of aviation, and the joy of family and entertainment. The image is a delightful reminder that even in the most unconventional circumstances, the human desire for connection, warmth, and enjoyment remains unchanged. This illustration, a testament to the power of imagination and creativity, continues to inspire and delight audiences, reminding us of the boundless possibilities that lie in the realm of the fantastical and the extraordinary.
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