Framed Prints
Framed Print of The half hour before dinner, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The half hour before dinner, 1871....when half-past seven is marked by the gilt Paris clock on the mantelpiece, while the summons to walk into the dining-room is still delayed, it must be confessed that the power of dulness is heavily laid upon such a company as our Artist presents...The moment he has chosen...is one about to break the spell of commonplace stupidity and decorous apathy, by the coming announcement of a domestic disaster. This mishap may even relieve the spirits of those who can laugh at the loss of good victuals...The boy in buttons, or page...has just approached Mrs. Fiddings with a message of dismay from the frightened cook outside the drawing-room door. A volcanic eruption in the kitchen chimney, at the moment when the soup and boiled fish were removed from the fire, and when the roasts were approaching perfection, has brought down a vast quantity of soot, with clouds of foul smoke, and spoiled the fine Christmas turkey...which was to have figured at the head of the table. We are really sorry for the lady of the house, as she hastens out to meet and confer with poor Martha on the best means of mending the repast...The only comfortable creature in this party is the cat upon a soft stool before the drawing-room fire'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39880219
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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")
