Framed Prints
Framed Print of Fancy-Dress Ball on board H.M. troop-ship Serapis, on Crossing the Line, 1883. Creator: Unknown
Fancy-Dress Ball on board H.M. troop-ship Serapis, on Crossing the Line, 1883. Some of the troops sent out from England in the past autumn for the relief of those serving in India have been obliged to go round the Cape, a voyage of fifty days, on account of the cholera in Egypt and the quarantine regulations embarrassing the route by the Suez Canal. The 43rd Light Infantry were thus conveyed to Madras by the well-known Indian troop-ship, H.M.S. Serapis, which had, of course, to cross the Line [ie the equator] twice on this voyage. On the second occasion of crossing, which happened on Thursday, Oct. 26, the officers and ladies, and other passengers on board this ship, got up a fancy-dress ball, which was very pleasant and amusing. Much ingenuity, as well as taste, was shown by many ladies and gentlemen, in contriving a variety of fancy costumes made out of the limited materials to be got from the wardrobes of passengers at sea. We are indebted to Lieutenant F. G. Cardew, of the 43rd, for a sketch of this lively scene'. The traditional "Crossing the Line" ceremony is a naval and seafaring rite of passage that commemorates a ship's first crossing of the Equator. From "Illustrated London News", 1883. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 48584344
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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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 14.4cm (9.6" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
