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Framed Print of The market for dogs and cats flesh, Paris, (sketch by balloon post), 1871. Creator: Unknown
The market for dogs and cats flesh, Paris, (sketch by balloon post), 1871. The Franco-Prussian War. Our Artists in the besieged city of Paris have sent us, by the usual balloon post, which is now a regular institution, a number of sketches representing the diverse expedients lately adopted there for carrying on the defence of that unfortunate city, [including] one of a dog-and-cat-butcher's stall in the Marché St. Germain...Eating is quite as important a part of this business as fighting, and the approach of hunger is more to be feared than a Prussian bombardment or assault. It was found advisable to order the killing of the wild beasts and birds in the zoological collections, both at the Jardin des Plantes and at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, as well to save the fodder, corn, hay, and horseflesh which they had been accustomed to consume, as to make the flesh of such animals as the human appetite can stomach available for the public need. While six or seven hundred horses were daily slaughtered for food, their flesh being sold at a franc and a half the half-kilogramme or pound, while dogs flesh was worth two francs the pound, and cats and rats were alike the food of Frenchmen'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39880423
Butcher Butchers Butchers Shop Buying Cats Controversial Controversy Feline Felines Franco Prussian War 1870 1871 Hunger Hungry Market Meat Muff Pets Sell Seller Selling Shortage Shortages Siege Of Paris Sign
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 20.3cm x 19.3cm (8" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
