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Cartoon, Old Father Time
Cartoon, Old Father Time.
1860
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23098840
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1860 Alphabet Hourglass Journal Petit Pour Rire Scythe Wings Youth
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing our enchanting collection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the timeless charm of Old Father Time by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating 1860s cartoon image of Old Father Time, available exclusively through Mary Evans Prints Online, brings a touch of history and whimsy to your correspondence. Each card is printed on high-quality paper with vibrant colors and intricate details, ensuring your message is delivered with style and elegance. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to brighten someone's day, our Old Father Time greeting cards are a thoughtful and unique addition to your collection. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your mailbox!
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 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
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a captivating and whimsical cartoon from the 1860s, offers a delightful depiction of time personified as an old man with a flowing beard, wearing a toga and holding a scythe and an hourglass. This charming image, created by an unidentified French artist, is a testament to the enduring fascination with the concept of time and its passage. The cartoon shows Old Father Time in a playful moment as he pours laughter from a jug into the faces of a group of young boys, who are huddled around him, their eyes wide with wonder and amusement. The boys, dressed in various outfits representing the alphabet from A to Z, represent the stages of life from infancy to old age. The little boy in front, with a Petit Journal badge on his hat, seems particularly delighted by the old man's antics. The image is filled with humor and a sense of nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on the fleeting nature of youth and the inevitability of aging. The use of wings on Old Father Time's back adds a touch of mythology and reinforces the idea of time as an eternal force that transcends human experience. This beautiful and intriguing cartoon, which can be found in the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of cartoons, humor, and the human condition. Its timeless appeal and enduring message continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a valuable addition to any collection or display.
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