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Antique Framed Print : Sheffield City Libraries: Your help is needed - a few readers are stealing books and periodicals, c. 1930
Framed Photos from Sheffield City Archives
Sheffield City Libraries: Your help is needed - a few readers are stealing books and periodicals, c. 1930
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13767
Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library has an unrivalled collection of images of Sheffield, England
Media ID 19190756
© Sheffield City Council
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 24.3cm x 37.1cm (9.6" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Caption: "Sheffield City Libraries: Your Help is Needed - A Glimpse into the Past". Step back in time to circa 1930 with this intriguing print from Sheffield City Archives. Captured within the walls of Sheffield City Libraries, this image sheds light on a peculiar issue faced by librarians and readers alike during that era. Titled "Your help is needed - a few readers are stealing books and periodicals" this photograph offers a glimpse into an unfortunate chapter of Sheffield's library history. The image serves as a reminder that even in places dedicated to knowledge and learning, there were individuals who sought to take advantage. The black-and-white snapshot showcases rows upon rows of bookshelves, meticulously organized with literary treasures waiting to be discovered. Yet, amidst this haven for bibliophiles, a notice board stands prominently displaying an urgent plea for assistance. Librarians sought the cooperation of visitors to prevent thefts that had been occurring sporadically. This rare archival piece not only highlights the challenges faced by libraries in maintaining their collections but also provides valuable insight into societal norms and behaviors at the time. It invites us to reflect on how public spaces have evolved over decades while reminding us that preserving shared resources requires collective responsibility. As we admire this historical artifact from Sheffield's past, let it serve as a testament to the enduring importance of libraries as community hubs fostering education, enlightenment, and respect for one another's intellectual property.
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