Photographic Print : The airship craze
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The airship craze
The airship craze. Illustration shows a golf club driving a golf ball that is covered with insects; at the bottom is a ticket booth labeled Conquest of the Air where insects can purchase tickets for rides on golf balls. Date 1910 August 10. The airship craze. Illustration shows a golf club driving a golf ball that is covered with insects; at the bottom is a ticket booth labeled Conquest of the Air where insects can purchase tickets for rides on golf balls. Date 1910 August 10
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Media ID 7371822
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step into the past with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This intriguing image, titled "The Airship Craze," is an illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online that transports us back to a bygone era. Witness the whimsical scene of a golf club teeing off, only instead of a golf ball, it hits an airship swarming with insects. The bottom of the image features a ticket booth labeled "Conquest of the Air," where these unusual passengers can purchase their tickets. Add this delightful print to your collection and let the fascinating tale of "The Airship Craze" inspire your imagination.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 25.4cm (7.4" x 10")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
August 10, 1910: The Whimsical World of the Airship Craze This delightful cartoon illustration from a turn-of-the-century magazine captures the playful and imaginative spirit of the airship craze that swept the nation during the early 1900s. In this whimsical scene, a golf club swings high and mighty, sending a golf ball covered in a swarm of insects soaring into the sky. The golf ball, now transformed into an airship, is propelled forward by the determined swing, leaving a trail of excited insect passengers in its wake. At the bottom of the illustration, a ticket booth labeled "Conquest of the Air" beckons to the insects, inviting them to purchase tickets for a ride on one of these flying golf balls. The airship craze was a time when the impossible seemed possible, and the dreams of mankind's ability to conquer the skies were brought to life in the most unexpected ways. The airship craze was a period of great innovation and excitement, as inventors and engineers worked tirelessly to create machines that could fly. Hot air balloons, dirigibles, and even flying cars were all part of the dream of taking to the skies. This illustration is a testament to the power of imagination and the boundless possibilities that the future held. As we look back at this charming image, we can't help but be reminded of the wonder and excitement that comes with the promise of new discoveries and innovations. The airship craze may have been a fleeting moment in history, but its legacy continues to inspire us to reach for the stars and explore the unknown.
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