Photo Mug : Saving Vines Beaujolais
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Saving Vines Beaujolais
French wine-growers in the Beaujolais area bombard menacing clouds with a mortar, to cause premature precipitation of rain before it freezes into hail
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Area Bombard Clouds Growers Hail Menacing Mortar Phenomena Premature Rain Saving Wine Beaujolais Freezes Precipitation
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring the captivating image "Saving Vines Beaujolais" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite design transports you to the heart of the Beaujolais region in France, where vine-growers bravely defend their crops against the threat of hail. With a mortar in hand, they aim to provoke an early rain shower, a traditional yet daring practice to protect their precious vines. Each sip from this mug brings a taste of French wine country tradition and resilience right to your desk or kitchen table. Embrace the charm and heritage of the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, the perfect addition to your daily routine.
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 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print "Saving Vines Beaujolais" captures a fascinating historical moment in the French wine-growing region of Beaujolais. In the early 1900s, French wine-growers faced a menacing threat from hailstorms that could devastate their vineyards. To combat this natural phenomenon, they resorted to an unconventional method - using a mortar to bombard clouds and trigger premature precipitation of rain before it froze into damaging hail.
This image is not just a snapshot of weather manipulation, but also a testament to the ingenuity and determination of these growers in protecting their livelihoods. The sight of them fighting against nature with such creativity is both awe-inspiring and thought-provoking.
As we look at this photograph today, we are reminded of the challenges that have always existed for those who work closely with the land. It serves as a reminder of how humans have long sought ways to adapt and survive in the face of unpredictable forces.
Mary Evans Picture Library has captured this piece of history beautifully, allowing us to glimpse into a time when farmers were willing to go to great lengths to save their precious vines. This print is not just about saving crops; it's about resilience, innovation, and our eternal struggle against nature's whims.
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