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Photographic Print : A cricket theme for a menu card design, 1911 (1912). Artist: George Hillyard Swinstead
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A cricket theme for a menu card design, 1911 (1912). Artist: George Hillyard Swinstead
A cricket theme for a menu card design, 1912. This card was produced for the dinner given by the MCC to their team which toured Australia in 1911-1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)
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Arm Raised Blazer Cricket Cricket Bat Cricket Club Cricket Team Cricketer Game Imperial Cricket Menu Card Pf Warner Regal Sportsman Team Warner Pastime Swinstead
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite vintage Cricket Menu Card Print by George Hillyard Swinstead from Heritage Images. This beautiful piece, created in 1912, showcases a captivating cricket scene, originally designed for the MCC team's dinner during their tour of Australia in 1911-1912. Add a touch of history and elegance to your next event with this unique and authentic photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This print showcases a cricket-themed menu card design from 1911, created by the talented artist George Hillyard Swinstead. The artwork was specifically produced for a dinner organized by the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) in honor of their team's triumphant tour to Australia in 1911-1912. The image depicts a distinguished cricketer, dressed in an elegant jacket or blazer, gesturing with his arm raised as if giving instructions on the field. His regal attire exudes the essence of British sophistication and sportsmanship. Surrounding him are various elements that symbolize the spirit of cricket: a cricket bat leaning against a wall, publications related to imperial cricket, and references to England as well. Swinstead masterfully captures not only the physicality but also the camaraderie and passion associated with this beloved sport. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia, transporting us back to early 20th-century Britain when cricket was more than just a game; it represented national pride and cultural heritage. This remarkable piece serves as both an artistic creation and historical documentation. It immortalizes not only Swinstead's talent but also commemorates an important moment in sporting history – when England's finest cricketers triumphed on foreign soil.
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