Framed Prints
Framed Print of Shooting grebe on the Lake of Geneva, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Shooting grebe on the Lake of Geneva, 1870. The Lake of Geneva is the resort of great numbers of that species of diving bird called the Tippet Grebe, or Crested Ducker, Podiceps Cristatus, whose skin, with its beautiful silky plumage, is in much request for the material of muffs and trimming of warm pelisses...The crests and ruffs are grown in spring, but disappear in the autumn of each year. We are furnished by a correspondent at Geneva with the sketch we have engraved, showing the manner in which these birds are pursued and killed. He writes:'The value of a good grebe for making ladies muffs is from 8f. to 10f. and many boatmen earn enough in the winter to keep their wives and children during the rest of the year...Do not forget a good spy-glass; it enables you to see the coveys at a distance, when ordinary eyes cannot discern them. On perceiving a covey, the first order of the day is Silence'...always fire at the head. Firing at the body of a grebe has no more effect than a shot from a child's pop-gun would have on the skin of an elephant'. From Illustrated London News, 1870. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39244373
Alps Blood Sports Feather Feathers Grebe Lake Geneva Le Matin Morning Rowboat Rowing Boat Shooting The Alps Waterfowl
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 16.7cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
