Framed Prints
Framed Print of Sailing on skates, 1880. Creator: William James Palmer
Sailing on skates, 1880. A novel method of locomotion upon the ice...An agreeable variation of the fashionable and popular exercise of skating at this frosty season has lately been recommended for adoption. It is practised in Norway and in Holland, and likewise, we believe, in Canada. Some experiments have been made in it, with tolerable success, by private parties in England...'The sail is made of a piece of unbleached calico of oblong form, with slightly rounded ends...As to size, I should recommend about 7 ft. 6 in. by 5 ft. as a good size for one skater to handle. I have found, however, that two people can manage a sail together with great comfort...Running before the wind needs no comment, but to work to windward satisfactorily and tack smoothly requires some practice. When two go together, the sail is under perfect control. The front skater steers, and the hinder one, who is in command, trims the canvas correctly by the wind. It is equally easy to gybe or tack, and one can always stop immediately by coming head to wind. I have found this a most exciting sport, and it might be utilised for racing to any extent'. From Illustrated London News, 1880. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41089043
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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 17.2cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
