Framed Print : Knitting Boffin
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Knitting Boffin
A bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, carefully following the knitting pattern! Date: 1930s
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Media ID 7207969
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Attempts Bespectacled Boffin Carefully Glasses House Hold Knitting Needles Spot Wool
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the charming 'Knitting Boffin' Framed Print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This delightful 1930s image captures the essence of a bespectacled scholar, earnestly focused on his knitting project. The intricate knitting pattern spread out before him, this humorous scene is a delightful reminder of the past. Experience the nostalgic charm of this quirky moment, beautifully framed and ready to add character to your home or office décor.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming photograph from the 1930s, a bespectacled "boffin" or intellectual-looking man is engrossed in an attempt at knitting at home. The scene is set in a cozy, well-lit room, with a spotless wooden floor and a sunlit window casting a warm glow on the scene. The man, dressed in a formal suit and tie, sits at a small table, carefully examining a knitting pattern spread out before him. A ball of wool and a pair of knitting needles are within easy reach, ready for use. Despite his scholarly appearance, complete with thick-rimmed glasses, this man is not above the simple pleasures of household crafts. Knitting, once considered a feminine pastime, was gaining popularity among men in the interwar period as a way to relax and create practical items for the home. The man's serious expression and focused gaze suggest that he is taking the craft seriously, determined to master the intricacies of the pattern. The knitting pattern itself is not visible in the photograph, but one can imagine the complex diagrams and instructions it contains, challenging the man's intellect and dexterity. The photograph captures a moment of quiet contemplation and creativity, as the man translates the abstract patterns on the page into a tangible, textured fabric. The image is a delightful reminder of the many ways that people found joy and meaning in the simple pleasures of home life during the 1930s.
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