Photo Mug : Swallows / Postcards 1908

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Swallows / Postcards 1908

Six swallows delivering postcards, which they hold in their beaks

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 575160

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10012267

Beaks Delivering Hold Postcards Swallow Swallows Delivery

Photo Mug (11 oz)

Introducing the enchanting Photo Mugs from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Swallows / Postcards 1908" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This elegant mug showcases six graceful swallows in flight, each carrying a postcard delicately clutched in their beaks. A delightful blend of nostalgia and modern functionality, this mug brings a touch of whimsy to your daily routine. Perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage and reminiscing about simpler times, or as a unique and thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one. Embrace the charm of this timeless image and make every sip a memorable moment.

A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

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EDITORS COMMENTS
A captivating image from the past, this vintage print titled "Swallows - Six Swallows Delivering Postcards, 1908" by Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to an era when communication relied on the wings of nature. In this charming scene, six swallows are depicted in mid-flight, each carrying a postcard in their beaks. The intricate details of their feathers and the delicate postcards they carry are beautifully rendered, showcasing the skill of the artist. Swallows have long been admired for their aerial agility and their remarkable ability to build their nests using mud, often under the eaves of buildings or bridges. This image, however, captures them in an unexpected role as postal carriers. The idea of birds delivering messages is not new; ancient civilizations used homing pigeons for communication, and the use of birds for mail delivery continued well into the 19th and early 20th centuries. The postcards themselves are a fascinating glimpse into history. Postcards became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an affordable and convenient way to send messages and keep in touch with loved ones. The images on these postcards often depicted picturesque landscapes, tourist attractions, and everyday life. This print is not only a delightful representation of the natural world and the history of communication but also a testament to the beauty and ingenuity of the past. The six swallows, with their postcards in tow, remind us of the simple joys of connection and the wonders of the world around us.

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