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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
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Birthday Mending Puncture Puns Rubber Strip Verbal Verse Wordplay
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring a charming vintage image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. This unique design showcases a strip of rubber from the 1890s, complete with a witty comic verse for mending a puncture on a birthday card. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring this nostalgic piece to life, adding a touch of whimsy and character to any space. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a special photographic finish, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Add a dash of vintage charm to your home décor with this one-of-a-kind Metal Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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