Antique Framed Print : Kettle-Drum in Mayfair - Victorian fundraising party
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Kettle-Drum in Mayfair - Victorian fundraising party
Kettle-Drum in Mayfair, London - Victorian fundraising party.
circa 1870s
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Media ID 14385759
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Charitable Charity Crinoline Crowded Crush Drum Fund Fundraising Kettle Kettledrum Mayfair Meet Meeting Raising
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 photograph captures the essence of a Victorian fundraising party held in the fashionable district of Mayfair, London, during the 1870s. The scene is centered around the Kettle-Drum, a popular social venue and meeting place for the city's elite. The room is filled with an excited and animated crowd, all gathered to support a worthy charitable cause. Men in top hats and frock coats mingle with women in elegant crinolines and extravagant hats, their faces expressing a range of emotions from serious determination to lighthearted amusement. The air is thick with anticipation and the palpable sense of community spirit. The kettle drum, a symbol of unity and call to action, sits prominently in the foreground, its polished surface gleaming in the soft glow of the gas lamps. The drum's presence serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together to make a difference in the lives of those in need. The room is crowded, yet the atmosphere is far from cramped or chaotic. Instead, it is a testament to the power of human connection and the generosity of spirit that can be harnessed when people come together for a common goal. The Victorian fundraising party at the Kettle-Drum in Mayfair is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of community and the impact that can be made when we join forces to support those in need.
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