Greetings Card : Rabbit hunting
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Rabbit hunting
Huntsman shooting rabbits. Date: 1880
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Media ID 7110623
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Guns Hunt Hunter Huntsman Rabbit Rabbits Rifle Shooting Shoots Scouting
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Step back in time with our exquisite Rabbit Hunting greeting cards from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a captivating image by Mary Evans Prints Online, this timeless design captures the essence of a bygone era with a huntsman in period attire skillfully shooting a rabbit. Perfect for those who appreciate history and the great outdoors, this unique and charming greeting card is sure to make a lasting impression. Order now and add a touch of nostalgia to your special messages."
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
This evocative image captures the essence of a traditional rabbit hunt from the late 19th century. The huntsman, dressed in tweed and wearing a bowler hat, intently scouts the rolling countryside for signs of his quarry. With rifle at the ready, he waits patiently, alert for the slightest movement in the undergrowth. The rabbit, unsuspecting of the imminent danger, hops blissfully in the foreground, oblivious to the huntsman's watchful gaze. Rabbit hunting was a popular pastime in rural communities during this period, providing both a source of food and an enjoyable sporting activity. The hunt would typically begin early in the morning, with the huntsman and his team setting out to locate warrens and drive the rabbits out into the open. The use of rifles, such as the one held by the huntsman in this photograph, allowed for a more accurate and humane method of hunting compared to other techniques of the time. The hunt itself was often a communal affair, with the entire community coming together to participate. Children would help to collect the rabbits, while women would prepare the meat for cooking. The successful huntsman would be lauded for his skill and prowess, while the unlucky ones would be teased good-naturedly. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of rural life and the bonds of community were deeply cherished. The huntsman's focused expression and the calm, serene landscape around him serve as a poignant reminder of a time when the rhythms of nature and the joys of the hunt were intertwined.
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