Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: workmen loading dromedaries, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: workmen loading dromedaries, 1869. The Engraving on our front page shows one or two groups of the fellahs, or native Egyptian labourers, of whom 4000 are now at work on the canal. They are using camels and donkeys to carry away the earth from the excavation. Parts of the line have to be constructed in this way by manual labour; the other parts are done by the use of dredging-machines...The canal, with its ports at each end, when finished, was to be the property of the company for ninety-nine years, after which it would belong to the Egyptian Government...The company was to take all the land wanted for the construction of the canal and to quarry the stone for building free of cost. These conditions of the original agreement are still in force; but some other conditions, relating to the supply of labour by the forced service of 20, 000 fellahs, or Egyptian peasants, ordinarily bound to work by way of feudal tribute on the Viceroy's estates, have since been altered; the company has also been deprived of the right of selling or leasing the lands ceded to it'. From Illustrated London News, 1869. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38815386
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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 22.3cm x 19.3cm (8.8" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
