Jigsaw Puzzle : Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook
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Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook
Dunderpate speaks to the pastrycook about marrying his daughter, but the pastrycook doesn t like the idea of making him free food for the rest of his life. Date: 1938
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1938 Baker Conversation Dunce Dunderpate Hanging Margaret Rolling Speaking Talking Pastrycook
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Bring the charming world of classic comic strips into your home with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzles. Our latest addition to the collection features the delightful scene "Dunderpate Speaks to the Pastrycook" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This 1938 comic strip depicts an amusing interaction between Dunderpate and the pastrycook, as he tries to persuade the chef to marry his daughter. Piece together this intricately designed jigsaw puzzle and relive the timeless wit and humor of the past. A perfect activity for families or individuals, this puzzle promises hours of enjoyable and engaging experience. Add this charming puzzle to your collection and bring a piece of history into your living room.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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
In this illustration from the 1930s, we find Dunderpate, a bumbling and good-natured dunce, engaged in a serious conversation with the local pastrycook, Mary. The scene takes place in Mary's quaint bakery, where the warm aroma of fresh pastries fills the air. Dunderpate, with a hopeful expression on his face, leans over the counter, speaking earnestly to Mary about his intentions towards her daughter. Mary, a stout, no-nonsense woman with a rolling pin in hand, listens intently, her brow furrowed in concern. The idea of her beloved pastrycook becoming the father-in-law she would have to provide for, day in and day out, does not sit well with her. The weight of this potential responsibility is evident in her furrowed brow and clenched jaw. The background of the illustration is filled with the hustle and bustle of the bustling bakery. Boys in short pants and newsboy caps play on the floor, their laughter mingling with the clinking of pots and pans and the soft hum of conversation. The atmosphere is one of warmth and community, a testament to the importance of small-town life in the 1930s. Dunderpate, ever the optimist, reaches into his pocket and pulls out a well-worn book, holding it out to Mary as a symbol of his dedication to education and self-improvement. The pastrycook, however, remains unconvinced, her expression unchanged. The conversation between the two continues, the outcome uncertain, as the sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene. This charming illustration, with its intricate details and rich storytelling, offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era. The interplay of light and shadow, the expressive body language of the characters, and the warm, inviting atmosphere of the bakery all come together to create a timeless and evocative image.
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