Framed Prints
Framed Print of Mr. Joseph Whitworth of Manchester, founder...Whitworth Scholarships of Mechanical Science, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Joseph Whitworth of Manchester, founder of the Whitworth Scholarships of Mechanical Science, 1868. Engraving from a photograph by John Watkins, of...one of the greatest mechanicians of his time, the head of a most extensive manufactory of machines at Manchester, and the author of some of the most valuable inventions now in use...The generality of English artisans...have never been taught to reflect upon the matters and processes of their handicraft, and are commonly quite ignorant of its scientific relations...the modern system of factory organisation tends to convert them into a strictly-drilled army of mere operatives, ...unmindful of all the other parts of the manufacture...by the admirable munificence of...Joseph Whitworth...the great sum of £100, 000 is bestowed upon the perpetual encouragement of young students of mechanical and engineering science...its ultimate benefits will extend, surely though indirectly, to the entire mass of our working-class population...He proposes hereafter to devote the interest of his gift of £100, 000 to the foundation of thirty scholarships of £100 each...The competition will be open to all of her Majesty's [male] subjects'. From Illustrated London News, 1868. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38813421
Benefactor Engineer Engineering Founder Industrial Revolution Inventor John Watkins Joseph Whitworth Philanthropist Philanthropy Scholarship Training Watkins John
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 19.3cm x 22.4cm (7.6" x 8.8")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
