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New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure. Cartoon by William Heath Robinson
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Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of jigsaw puzzles, featuring the whimsical and witty design of "The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure" by William Heath Robinson. This charming puzzle showcases Heath Robinson's signature blend of humor and invention, as the Banting Bed promises to help its user shed pounds through an unconventional and amusing method. Assemble this captivating puzzle and bring a touch of vintage British humor into your home. Connect the pieces and unlock the delightful story hidden within.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 37.2cm (11.5" x 14.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure
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is a whimsical and ingenious cartoon illustration by the British artist William Heath Robinson, showcasing an unusual and intricate machinery designed to aid in weight loss. This historical contraption, filled with paraphernalia and innovative elements, is depicted as a bed that appears to defy the laws of gravity and common sense. The bed is adorned with an array of gears, wheels, cranks, and chains, all working together to create a pneumatic system that promises to flatten the tummy through a series of shocking and bizarre methods. The bed's occupant, a man, lies comfortably as his stomach is pulled and squeezed by the bed's mechanisms, while his wife turns a large crank at the foot of the bed to power the machine. The bed's name is a nod to the popular diet fad of the early 20th century, the Banting Diet, which advocated for the restriction of carbohydrates and the consumption of high-fat foods to promote weight loss. The cartoon's title plays on the idea of "reducing the figure" both in terms of weight loss and the reduction of the bed's size as it compresses the occupant's stomach. The New Banting Bed for Reducing the Figure is a testament to Heath Robinson's creativity and his ability to imagine outlandish and bizarre solutions to everyday problems. The bed's intricate design, filled with gears and pneumatic components, is a marvel of innovation and a reminder of the unusual and often humorous ways that people have sought to improve their health and fitness throughout history.
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