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Framed Print of The Prince of Wales fixing the last stone of the Portland Breakwater, 1872. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales fixing the last stone of the Portland Breakwater, 1872. Engraving from a photograph by Edgar Cox. The ceremony of laying the top stone was commenced by the Rev. Mr. Nicholls, chaplain on board her Majesty's ship Boscawen, reading an appropriate prayer. The stone, weighing 3¾ tons, was then raised in readiness, and in a cavity were deposited several of the daily newspapers and coins of the realm. A gold trowel was then handed to the Prince of Wales, who, taking some mortar, spread it in a workman-like manner, then tapped the stone three times on its being lowered, after which, in a clear, audible voice, he said: I declare this stone well and truly laid, and this work to be complete. Colonel Clarke and Mr. Andrews assisted the Prince at the stone. The stone bears this inscription: From this spot, on the 25th of July, 1849, his Royal Highness Prince Albert, Consort of Queen Victoria, sank the first stone of this Breakwater. Upon the same spot Albert Edward Prince of Wales, on the 10th of August, 1872, laid this last stone, and declared the work completed. These are imperial works, and worthy kings. The ceremony concluded, ringing cheers were raised, and a salute was fired from the Breakwater Fort'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40145101
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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 19.1cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
