Antique Framed Print : Fire in a Hotel Room
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Fire in a Hotel Room
Fire breaks out in a hotel room when a late-night reader falls asleep
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Media ID 577150
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10016988
1828 Accidents Asleep Breaks Falls Fires Reader
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 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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 print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a dramatic scene from 1828, when a fire broke out in a hotel room due to a late-night reader falling asleep. The historical significance of this image is palpable, as it offers a glimpse into the dangers and accidents that were common in the past.
The dimly lit room, with its antique furnishings and flickering flames, sets the stage for a harrowing tale of negligence and chaos. The reader, exhausted by hours spent poring over books by candlelight, succumbs to sleep just as disaster strikes. The crackling fire spreads rapidly through the room, casting eerie shadows on the walls and ceiling.
In this moment frozen in time, we witness the frantic efforts of hotel staff to contain the blaze and evacuate guests to safety. The urgency of their movements is evident in their blurred figures captured by the camera's lens.
As we contemplate this haunting image, we are reminded of the fragility of human existence and our vulnerability to unforeseen calamities. It serves as a sobering reminder to always remain vigilant and mindful of potential hazards in our surroundings.
Mary Evans Prints Online has preserved this historical snapshot for future generations to reflect upon, ensuring that the lessons learned from past tragedies are not forgotten.
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