Poster Print : Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
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Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
Yachting Terms Illustrated - " A Spanker!" A housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt black ink all over her pressed white tablecloth. On a racing or cruising yacht, a spanker is an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 11552990
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!" poster print from Media Storehouse, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage illustration transports us back in time, where a housewife's world is turned upside down as her younger son carelessly spills ink on her pristine, pressed white tablecloth. The term "spanker" in yachting refers to a sail set between the mainmast and the mizzenmast on a square-rigged vessel. However, in this charming illustration, the term takes on a whole new meaning, as the housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretion. Add this timeless print to your decor, and let the story it tells bring character and intrigue to any room.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.1cm (11.9" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Yachting Terms Illustrated - "A Spanker!" - This intriguing turn-of-the-century image offers a vivid analogy between the world of yachting and the domestic sphere. In the photograph, a housewife's face is contorted with furious anger as she reacts to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt a bottle of black ink all over her freshly pressed white tablecloth. The incident, though seemingly mundane, elicits a strong emotional response from the mother, reminiscent of the intense focus and determination required to navigate the complexities of yachting. In the realm of sailing, a "spanker" refers to an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. The term "spank" or "spanking" is used to describe the sharp, corrective blows given to the sail to keep it in shape and ensure optimal performance. The image of a spanker, therefore, carries connotations of punishment and correction, which resonate with the mother's reaction to her son's careless actions. This photograph, titled "A Spanker!" and dated circa 1903, is a poignant reminder of the rich history and symbolism inherent in yachting terminology. The image, which features a distraught mother, a mischievous son, and the telltale signs of a spilt ink puddle, offers a glimpse into the past while highlighting the enduring connections between the language of sailing and the human experience.
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