Framed Prints
Framed Print of The fatal explosion at a percussion-cap manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham:the ruins, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The fatal explosion at a percussion-cap manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham: view of the ruins, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. Hart. Birmingham was the scene of a terrible explosion...by which nine persons lost their lives and a large number were severely injured. The accident took place in a manufactory belonging to Messrs. Walker...The work was chiefly done by women and young persons, and they were met to receive their wages when the explosion took place, burying employers and employed in a common ruin. There were five of the family of the proprietors on the premises at the time of the catastrophe - three sons and two daughters. Of these two of the former were killed, and one of the Misses Walker is shockingly injured. The building was completely destroyed and the adjoining property seriously injured. The cause of the explosion remains a mystery'. The percussion cap, introduced in the early 1820s, is a type of single-use percussion ignition device for muzzle loader firearm locks, enabling them to fire reliably in any weather condition. From Illustrated London News, 1864. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38686423
Accident Aftermath Armaments Birmingham West Midlands England Deaths Debris Explosion Explosive Explosives Incident Industrial Accident Leitch Richard Leitch Richard Principal Manufacturing Richard Leitch Richard Principal Leitch Rubble
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 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
