Framed Prints
Framed Print of Croquet under difficulties, 1871. Creator: William Hollidge
Croquet under difficulties, 1871.'...a company of young people...might find a more convenient piece of ground on terra firma than the margin of the much-murmuring and multitudinously smiling sea. The firm, dry, hard surface of the sand, a few hours after the ebb of the tide, may perhaps seem to present a smoother and cleaner expanse for the rolling ball, impelled by the mallet in a skilful hand, than the most delicately-shaven lawn in a private garden. The hoops or arches may here be stuck up more easily...But when the tide is coming in, as it is bound to come in, regardless of the appointed place and time of their social sport, it is probable that these young ladies and gentlemen, if they have their minds wholly engrossed in the mixed pastime of croquetting and coquetting, will be surprised at the sudden dash of the bold little waves at their feet...little do [the waves] care for the pleasure of Miss Lucy, or Cousin Betty, or the gallantry of Fred Pickleton, whose sister is timidly entreating him not to risk a drowning, or a foot-wetting, in his efforts to recover the ball. Let the game be adjourned, and let them take it up again on the turf of the downs, at the top of yonder cliff'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39515553
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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 16.7cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
