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Antique Framed Print : AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, c1920. Three dead men following a drunk-driving accident in Washington State
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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, c1920. Three dead men following a drunk-driving accident in Washington State
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, c1920.
Three dead men following a drunk-driving accident in Washington State, c1920
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Media ID 13138101
1920 Automobile Collision Corpse Dead Driver Drunk Drunkard Failure Intoxicated Northwest Pacific Northwest Passenger Washington State
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.8cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting sepia-toned photograph captures the aftermath of a tragic automobile accident that occurred in Washington State during the early 1920s. The scene is filled with sorrow and loss as three lifeless bodies lay motionless, victims of a drunk-driving collision. The image serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from intoxicated driving, even in an era when awareness about its dangers was still developing. The driver's failure to exercise caution while under the influence led to this heartbreaking outcome. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State witnessed numerous accidents during this time period due to its growing population and increasing reliance on automobiles for transportation. This particular incident stands out not only because it claimed multiple lives but also because it serves as a poignant example of how alcohol impairs judgment and endangers lives. Captured by Granger Art on Demand, this photograph freezes a moment forever etched in history—a somber reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the devastating impact that one person's actions can have on others. It serves as both a historical artifact documenting early transportation practices and a powerful symbol urging viewers to never underestimate the potential consequences of drunk driving.
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