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National Lottery Winston giant tortoise Glasgow Zoo used to select numbers 6 tennis balls
National Lottery Winston giant tortoise Glasgow Zoo used to select numbers 6 tennis balls
1996
Thornton, William
mirrorpix
Glasgow
Scotland
GL*171433
Media ID 21499839
© Mirrorpix
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the unique and captivating range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of National Lottery Winston the giant tortoise from Glasgow Zoo. This charming card design showcases a memorable moment in lottery history, as Winston selects winning numbers by choosing six tennis balls from a tub, captured in a beautiful illustration by Thornton, William from Memory Lane Prints. Add a touch of nostalgia and excitement to your correspondence with this one-of-a-kind greeting card.
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming and whimsical photograph captured by William Thornton, we are transported back to the 1990s at Glasgow Zoo, where a remarkable event took place. Meet National Lottery Winston, the giant tortoise who became an unexpected celebrity for his role in selecting winning numbers. With six colorful tennis balls laid out before him, Winston's task was no ordinary one. His slow and deliberate movements added an air of anticipation as he carefully approached each ball. As visitors watched with bated breath, it seemed as though fate itself rested on the outcome of his choices. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the fusion of cuteness and humor that unfolded during these lottery draws. The juxtaposition between the seriousness of such a significant event and the adorable nature of our reptilian protagonist is simply delightful. Beyond its entertainment value, this image also serves as a reminder of how even unconventional methods can bring joy to people's lives. It reflects a time when simplicity reigned supreme and technology had not yet taken over every aspect of our existence. So let us cherish this nostalgic moment frozen in time – National Lottery Winston surrounded by those vibrant tennis balls – reminding us that sometimes life's most extraordinary moments can be found in the most unexpected places.
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