Jigsaw Puzzle : Addled Ads - Living in a HORSE
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
Addled Ads - Living in a HORSE
Addled Ads - WANTED: " AT ONCE. Man wanted to look after horse, to live in."
1905
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Media ID 7190769
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Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Discover the charm of yesteryears with our Addled Ads jigsaw puzzle from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This intriguing puzzle, featuring a quirky advertisement from 1905, invites you to piece together the words "WANTED: AT ONCE. Man wanted to live in and look after a horse," creating a captivating narrative from the past. Bring history to life in your own home with this unique and engaging puzzle from Media Storehouse.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 23.1cm (14" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
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
1. Title: "Addled Ads: Living in Sync with an Unusual Horse Wanted Notice - A 1905 Tale of Misadventures" 2.. Step back in time with us to the quirky and intriguing world of a 1905 wanted advertisement, as presented in this print from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection. This humorous and bizarre advertisement, titled "Addled Ads," invites us to ponder the peculiarities of human communication and the unexpected twists that life can take. The ad, which reads "WANTED: AT ONCE. Man wanted to look after horse, to live in," is a far cry from the polished, grammatically correct ads we're accustomed to today. Instead, it offers a delightful dose of the unusual and amusing, with its seemingly incorrect use of words and its playful, almost nonsensical phrasing. As we laugh at the misplaced "in" between "wanted" and "man," and ponder the idea of living in a horse, we can't help but be entertained by the absurdity of it all. The ad's misspellings and odd phrasing only add to its charm, transporting us back to a time when life moved a little more slowly and communication was a little more, well, addled. But perhaps there's more to this ad than meets the eye. Could it be a cleverly disguised job offer, or a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the human condition? Whatever the answer, one thing is clear: Addled Ads is a reminder that sometimes the most entertaining and memorable moments in life are the ones that defy expectations and leave us with a smile. So take a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures of this funny and unusual advertisement, and let the addled ads of yesteryear inspire your own adventures in communication and connection.
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