Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Ancestral Portrait, drawn by E. N. Downard, 1871. Creator: F Wentworth
The Ancestral Portrait, drawn by E. N. Downard, 1871. Illustration to a short story by John Latey. These young ladies had one peculiarity, and a very pleasant one it was. On the birthday of any one of the family - which, with its offshoot, was a numerous one - they repaired to the picture-gallery and decorated his or her portrait with laurel intermixed with holly or flowers, according to the season. Nor did they confine their attention to the living. All who had been known to themselves or to their uncle and aunt were in turn thus distinguished. They went still further back, and decked the portraits of all who had distinguished themselves in the Bassett annals. Chief among these was the founder or reviver of the family - the gentleman who, in the opinion of the bailiff, and of others too, looked uncommonly awkward in his stiff frill. As his birthday was not clearly ascertainable, it was resolved that he should be honoured at Christmas; so, every year, as the great festival came round, their progenitor's portrait gleamed out of a framework of laurel and holly'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39513285
Ancestor Annual Christmas Common Holly Decorating F Wentworth Holly Ilex Aquifolium John Latey Latey John Laurel Neck Ruff Pictures Ruff Tradition Wentworth F
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
Ready to Hang Contemporary Framed Prints adds style, protection, and a polished touch to your space - effortlessly.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.5cm x 24.4cm (6.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
