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A Miner Success by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" They must ave ad some good news or somethin, Alf; you can ear em cheerin quite plain." Two British Tommies, Bill and Alf, sit in a tunnel deep underground and mistake the noises of an exploding mine and shouting above as cheers. Date: 1917
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Bairnsfather Bill Bruce Digging Enemy Engineers Exploding Explosion Mine Miner Mining Noises Sapper Sappers Success Tommies Tunnel Tunnelling Underground
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the charm of history with our "A Miner's Success" jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle features the iconic World War I cartoon by Bruce Bairnsfather, "They must have had some good news or somethin', Alf; you can hear 'em cheerin' quite plain." Two jubilant British Tommies, Bill and Alf, bring a sense of camaraderie and triumph to your home. Each intricately designed piece adds to the overall puzzle, making it a delightful challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Bring a piece of history to life and create lasting memories with the "A Miner's Success" jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Miner's Success" is a poignant and humorous cartoon by renowned British satirical artist Bruce Bairnsfather, created in 1917 during the height of the First World War. The image captures two weary British Tommies, Bill and Alf, sitting deep in a muddy and cramped tunnel, their faces illuminated by the dim light of their lanterns. The scene is one of the harsh realities of trench warfare on the Western Front, where soldiers were often tasked with digging tunnels to gain an advantage over the enemy or to lay mines. In the background, the sound of an exploding mine and the cheers of soldiers can be heard. Bill and Alf, their faces filled with hope and excitement, mistake the noise for good news from the front lines. Their expressions are a testament to the soldiers' unwavering spirit and their longing for any sign of victory, no matter how small. The cartoon, titled "They must have had some good news or somethin', Alf; you can hear 'em cheerin' quite plain," is a reminder of the camaraderie and resilience of the soldiers during the First World War. The scene is also a testament to the importance of morale-boosting moments in the midst of the horrors of war. Bruce Bairnsfather was a prolific cartoonist who served in the British Army during the war. His humorous and insightful depictions of soldiers' experiences during the war became popular and were widely circulated in newspapers and magazines. "A Miner's Success" is a prime example of his ability to capture the essence of the soldiers' experiences and the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the daily life and experiences of soldiers on the Western Front during the First World War. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the importance of maintaining morale in the midst of war.
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