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Framed Print of Drinking-fountain at Barbadoes, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Drinking-fountain at Barbadoes, 1865. The water fountain in Bridgetown designed...by Mr. J. F. Bentley, architect, is cleverly treated in an adaptation of the Early English style of Gothic; and Mr. T. Earp has skilfully executed the structure, which is 24 ft. high, and mainly composed of Portland stone, the basin being of Derbyshire grey bird's-eye marble, the columns of Cornish green serpentine marble...with a corona in Portland stone...The spaces between the columns, the quatrefoil panels, and cornice are inlaid with Minton's and Maw's encaustic and glazed tiles, in harmoniously-varied colours; the bosses in the spandrils being of opaque green glass...additional interest is given to the symbolism by familiar maxims (incised in Gothic lettering) from the Bible, as well as from the poets Shakspeare and Campbell. Thus, for Temperance (on front of the fountain), Be sober-minded - temperate in all things; for Prudence, Look to the end - weighing results; for Justice, Do wrong to none; for Fortitude, To bear is to conquer. Within an incised band of decoration encompassing the base is stated that, For the benefit of thirsty wayfarers, this drinking-fountain was presented to the city of Bridgetown, in the year 1864'. From Illustrated London News, 1865. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38813317
Architectural Style Drinking Fountain Fountain Fountains Gothic Revival Indies Morality Neo Gothic Patronising Portland Stone Temperance Victorian Gothic Water Fountain Water Supply West Indian West Indies
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 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
