Jigsaw Puzzle : 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

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Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)

Discover the enchanting world of the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles, featuring the captivating image "Swallows / Postcards 1908" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful puzzle brings to life the charm of a bygone era, as six elegant swallows gracefully deliver postcards in their beaks. Piece together this intricately detailed puzzle and let the story unfold as you connect the past with the present. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages, this engaging activity offers a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family. Bring history to life, one puzzle piece at a time.

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 22.6cm (14" x 8.9")

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.

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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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