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The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper
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The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper
Another ingenious idea from the inventive mind of William Heath Robinson, the gadget king, for a cow and plate pole-cat trapper on the Catskill Mountains. This particular invention is rather grisley, trapping polecats by means of a saucer of milk which is then hoisted up to a small platform where a cage - and death - await! Date: 1928
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1. Title: The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper: A Grisly Invention by William Heath Robinson 2.. This intriguing and humorous print showcases the ingenious invention of the Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper, designed by the renowned British illustrator and gadget king, William Heath Robinson. Dating back to 1928, this contraption was a popular depiction of the inventive spirit that characterized the Catskill Mountains during the early 20th century. The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper is a grisly yet comically ingenious invention for trapping polecats. The process begins with a saucer of milk placed on a small platform. Once a polecat is lured by the scent of the milk, it steps onto the plate, causing a hidden mechanism to be triggered. The plate then tips upwards, hoisting the saucer and the unsuspecting polecat into the air. As the saucer reaches the top, a cage suddenly drops from above, trapping the polecat and ensuring its capture. This cartoonish invention by Heath Robinson is a testament to the inventive spirit and the humorously macabre side of hunting and trapping practices during the early 20th century. The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper is a prime example of the silly and contraptions-filled world that Robinson created, which continues to amuse and fascinate audiences today. William Heath Robinson was a celebrated British artist, best known for his cartoons and illustrations of elaborate and often absurd machines and inventions. His work was published in various magazines and books, and his unique style and inventive ideas have left a lasting impact on the world of cartoon art. The Cow and Plate Polecat Trapper is just one of the many ingenious creations that have made Heath Robinson a beloved figure in the history of cartoon art.
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