Greetings Card : Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H Robinson
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Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H Robinson
Governess in an convertible car, hasn t got used to the fact that the motorcar has an engine.
1919
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Media ID 14140713
© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library
Adapted Convertible Donkey Heath Humor Pulling Robinson
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the enchanting selection of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the charming image "Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H Robinson." This delightful illustration, courtesy of the estate of Mrs. J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to 1919. In this captivating scene, a Governess sits in the driver's seat of a motorcar, her elegant attire contrasting with the raw power of the engine. She appears surprised and a bit amused as the motorcar is being adapted to use a donkey for propulsion instead. A perfect blend of nostalgia and humor, this card is sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipient. Experience the charm of yesteryears with each Media Storehouse greeting card, meticulously curated to evoke feelings of nostalgia and delight. Share a piece of history with your loved ones and make their day special.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
A Hilarious Scene of Adaptation: A Governess and Her Adapted Motorcar Drawn by a Donkey, 1919 This charming photograph, taken in 1919, captures the amusing moment of a governess attempting to navigate the modern world of motoring. In the image, a well-dressed governess sits in the driver's seat of an adapted motorcar, a convertible to be exact. However, her expression reveals that she has not yet fully grasped the concept of an engine-powered vehicle. Instead, she looks perplexed and slightly alarmed as a donkey is hitched to the back of the car. The car, which appears to be of the early 1900s, has been adapted to accommodate the donkey, with a makeshift harness and yoke attached to the vehicle. The donkey, seemingly unfazed by the situation, looks off into the distance, perhaps wondering when it will be time for its next meal. The scene is a testament to the transition from horse-drawn carriages to motorcars, a period of significant change in transportation history. It also showcases the humor and adaptability of people during this time, as they found creative ways to bridge the gap between old and new technologies. William Heath Robinson, the renowned English illustrator, is believed to have captured this moment in time through his lens. Robinson was known for his whimsical and imaginative illustrations, and this photograph is no exception. It is a delightful reminder of the past and the quirks and challenges that came with the advent of motorcars.
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