Poster Print : Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped
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Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped
Run-It-Out card game - Stumped - Hows That?
mid-20th century
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Media ID 14339803
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Cricket Cricketer Cricketing Dismissal Gloves Hows Keeper Stumps Wicket Stumped
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the excitement of cricket to your walls with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image "Cricket - Run-It-Out card game - Stumped" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the mid-20th century with its intriguing depiction of a classic cricket card game moment - "How's That?" - where the batsman has been stumped! These high-quality poster prints are perfect for cricket enthusiasts, game rooms, or anyone who appreciates the rich history and charm of the game. Add a touch of sports nostalgia to your decor with this eye-catching and timeless piece.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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
This vintage photograph captures the excitement and tension of a mid-20th century Cricket Run-It-Out card game, with the players intently focused on the action unfolding before them. The game, a popular pastime for cricket enthusiasts during periods when actual matches were not possible, required players to use a deck of cards to simulate the sport's key moments. In this image, the players are in the midst of a dismissal, with the man in the white shirt and green trousers, holding the gloves and acting as the wicket-keeper, attempting to stump an opposing player. The stumps, the three vertical wickets that form the target for the batsman, can be seen in the foreground, their position indicating that the batsman has missed the ball and left the crease, leaving himself vulnerable to being run out. The players' expressions convey a sense of anticipation and determination, with the wicket-keeper poised to pounce and the batsman looking nervously over his shoulder. The game's rules, which closely mirrored the real-life sport's regulations, added to the authenticity of the experience and allowed players to engage in friendly competition, testing their knowledge of cricket and their quick reflexes. The photograph's warm, natural lighting and the players' attire, reminiscent of traditional cricket uniforms, further contribute to the image's nostalgic appeal. The use of the term 'Hows That?' in cricket signifies a question asked by the fielding team when they believe they have effected a dismissal, and the players' intense focus and concentration suggest that this is a crucial moment in the game.
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