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Framed Print of The last oxen in Paris (sketch by balloon post), 1871. Creator: Unknown
The last oxen in Paris (sketch by balloon post), 1871. Food shortages during the Franco-Prussian War. The last oxen in possession of the Government at Paris available for the daily rations given to the population, at the rate of an ounce per head per diem, were stalled in sheds erected in the Boulevard d'Enfer, against the wall of the Cemetery of Montrouge. The number remaining at the period when our Artist's sketch was taken was extremely small; and it will be seen from our Special Correspondent's diary in Paris, which we have published from week to week, that, so long as three weeks ago, beef had ceased to form a portion of the rations of the Parisians, though it was to be obtained at some of the more expensive restaurants. We understand that, to the very last, such horned cattle as remained in Paris were objects of intense curiosity on the part of the Parisians, who have taken far greater interest in these oxen, of course, than the visitors to our Smithfield Club Cattle Show did in the winners of the chief prizes at the Islington Agricultural Hall. The supply of fresh beef is at an end in the once luxurious capital of France'. From Illustrated London News, 1871. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39880315
Barking Beef Buying Cattle Market Farm Animal Farm Animals Franco Prussian War 1870 1871 Hunger Hungry Market Meat Oxen Sell Seller Selling Shed Shortage Shortages Siege Of Paris Top Hats Tophat
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 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
