The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944). Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime. His weekly drawings featuring mind-boggling contraptions and designs were immensely popular. This particular illustration gently pokes fun at superstitious gamblers at Monte Carlo, a popular resort for the privileged classes during the inter-war years
Picture No
10222802
Media ID
45993020
Size
2829px x 4133px
(2.5MB)
Credit
(c)Illustrated London News Ltd / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Illustration by William Heath Robinson by The Bystander', 18 November 1925
Date
1925
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