Framed Prints
Framed Print of Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at Montreal, Canada, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Burning of the Lunatic Asylum at Montreal, Canada, 1890. The destruction of the Longue Pointe Asylum for lunatics, on May 5, caused the death of nearly forty unfortunate persons, all women, the patients on the male side being got out safely. There were 1300 altogether in the building...The fire...was caused by a lunatic, who ignited some articles in a cupboard. The flames spread through the ventilating shaft, and soon enveloped the whole building. The firemen worked well to subdue the outbreak, but the water supply was exhausted in five minutes. The behaviour of some of the poor lunatics was most painful to witness. They seemed to consider the disaster an occasion of supreme glee, evincing the greatest exultation at the approach of the flames: it was not until the walls fell in over their heads that their maniacal rejoicings were silenced. Three nuns made an heroic attempt to rescue a sick sister from the burning building. The flames, however, overtook them, and all perished. Several firemen were injured...A large number of the inmates were badly burnt before they could be rescued. The value of the building is estimated at from 700, 000 dols. to 1, 000, 000 dols. Our Illustration is from a sketch by Mr. G. Horne Russell'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49066558
Asylum Burning Bystander Bystanders Canada Canadian Catastrophe Controversial Controversy Deaths Disaster Flame Flames Horse Drawn Vehicles Hospital Ile De Montreal Madhouse Mental Hospital Montreal Montreal Ile De Montreal Quebec Canada On Fire On Looker On Lookers Onlooker Onlookers Panic Panicking Psychiatric Hospital Quebec Russell
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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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 24.4cm x 15.9cm (9.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
