Antique Framed Print : Fire safety -- correctly guarded coal fire
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Fire safety -- correctly guarded coal fire
Fire safety -- a family in their sitting room with a correctly guarded coal fire
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Media ID 14159120
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans
Coal Correct Cosy Décor Fireplace Flames Guard Guarded Parents Precaution Precautions Programme Safe Safety Television Tiled Wallpaper Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen Steptoe
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 18.1cm (9.6" x 7.1")
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
A Moment of Warmth and Safety: A Family Gathers Around a Correctly Guarded Coal Fire in a London Home, 1950s This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a cozy scene of a family enjoying a quiet evening in their sitting room, with the gentle crackle of a correctly guarded coal fire providing warmth and comfort. The room, adorned with retro wallpaper and a tiled fireplace, exudes a sense of nostalgia and history. The father, dressed in a suit and tie, sits in an armchair, engrossed in a newspaper, while his wife and children huddle around the fireplace, their faces illuminated by the flickering flames. The London Fire Brigade, a vital part of the city's history, ensured that families like this one could safely enjoy the warmth of a coal fire. Fire safety was of the utmost importance, and the LFB promoted the use of fireguards to prevent accidents. In this photograph, the fireguard is clearly visible, shielding the family from any potential danger. The room's décor is further enhanced by the presence of a television, a Christmas tree, and a model sailing boat, adding to the sense of domestic bliss and the warmth of family life. The photograph also serves as a reminder of a time when fire safety was a top priority, and families relied on the London Fire Brigade's guidance to keep their homes safe and cozy.
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