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Strip of rubber with comic verse on a birthday card
Strip of rubber for mending a puncture, with comic verse on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 23075216
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Birthday Mending Puncture Puns Rubber Strip Verbal Verse Wordplay
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Bring the charm of the past into your present with Media Storehouse's vintage jigsaw puzzles. Our latest addition to the collection features this delightful strip of rubber image from the 1890s, showcasing a quirky comic verse on a birthday card. As a man mends a puncture on a bicycle tire, the whimsical verse adds a touch of humor to this nostalgic scene. Solve the puzzle pieces and enjoy the satisfaction of bringing this captivating piece of history back to life. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking a fun and engaging activity, our high-quality jigsaw puzzles offer hours of entertainment and a unique journey into the past.
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
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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.
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A Whimsical Birthday Wish: A Strip of Rubber from the Past! Step back in time with this delightful late Victorian birthday card from the 1890s. The front design features a charming comic verse that plays on the double meaning of the word 'strip.' In one sense, a strip refers to the strip of rubber used for mending a puncture in a tire or tube. In another sense, it can mean to take off or remove layers, as in the verse written on this card. The red background adds a pop of color and warmth to the design, while the comic verse brings a touch of humor and wordplay. The pun, a form of wit that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect, is a classic element of Victorian-era humor. The verse reads, "A Strip for Your Tire, A Strip for Your Cheer! Happy Birthday!" This playful wordplay suggests that the recipient will receive both a practical gift (a strip of rubber for mending a tire) and a figurative one (happiness or cheer). The use of the word 'strip' in both contexts adds to the cleverness of the verse. This quirky birthday card is a testament to the enduring appeal of wordplay and puns, which continue to be popular forms of humor today. It also offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the creativity and whimsy of Victorian-era design and humor.
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