Home > Popular Themes > Cricket
Hand-drawn and painted postcard featuring a cricketing Duck
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Hand-drawn and painted postcard featuring a cricketing Duck
Rather unusual hand-drawn and painted French Birthday Greetings postcard featuring a cricketing Duck, dispatching the ball out of the ground!
circa 1920s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14363910
© The Roseries Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Ball Batsman Batting Birthday Copy Cricket Cricketer Cricketing Donald Duck Hits Hitting Match Surprising Unusual
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Sport
> Cricket
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Cricketing Celebration: An Unusual Hand-Drawn and Painted French Birthday Greetings Postcard Featuring a Duck as a Cricketing Prodigy, circa 1920s 2. Discover the whimsical charm of this hand-drawn and painted French postcard from The Roseries Collection, showcasing an extraordinary cricketing scene. This vintage greeting card, hailing from the 1920s, presents a unique twist on the traditional cricket match, featuring an anthropomorphic duck as the unexpected batsman. 3. The scene is set on a lush, green cricket ground, where the duck, dressed in cricket attire, is poised to deliver a powerful hit. With a determined look on its face, the duck grips the bat firmly, its webbed feet balanced on the crease. The crowd, a mix of human and animal spectators, cheers and claps in excitement, adding to the festive atmosphere. 4. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the artwork bring the scene to life, capturing the essence of a birthday celebration infused with the spirit of cricket. The postcard's unusual subject matter and charming execution make it a delightful find for cricket enthusiasts, collectors, and those seeking a touch of the unexpected in their greeting cards. 5. This postcard is a testament to the creativity and imagination of the past, offering a glimpse into the world of the 1920s and the delightful quirks that defined it. The Roseries Collection, through this piece, invites us to appreciate the beauty of the ordinary made extraordinary, and the joy of celebrating a birthday with a cricketing duck.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
