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Framed Print : Chair legs NMR02_01_00016
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Chair legs NMR02_01_00016
Turville, Buckinghamshire. Turned chair legs stacked prior to delivery to the factory assembly. By the 1920s the principal occupation in Turville was turning chair legs for the High Wycombe chair factories. The image is taken from an early 20th century lantern slide
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Media ID 11668062
© Historic England
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Chair legs NMR02_01_00016" from The Historic England Archive. This evocative black and white photograph transports us back in time to the quaint village of Turville in Buckinghamshire. Witness the stacked chair legs, a testament to the village's rich history as a prominent chair-making hub supplying High Wycombe's factories from the 1920s onwards. Bring a piece of historic England into your home with this beautiful framed print, an excellent conversation starter and a unique addition to any decor.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.8cm x 59.9cm (23.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 20th century, capturing a glimpse of rural craftsmanship and industry in Turville, Buckinghamshire. The image showcases a stack of turned chair legs, neatly arranged before their delivery to the nearby factory assembly. During this era, Turville thrived as a hub for chair leg production, serving the bustling High Wycombe chair factories. These finely crafted wooden legs were essential components used in creating exquisite pieces of furniture that adorned homes across the country. The photograph's composition exudes an air of simplicity and authenticity. It transports us to an era when skilled artisans meticulously shaped each leg with their hands and tools, infusing every piece with character and charm. As we admire this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the importance placed on traditional craftsmanship during this period. This image encapsulates not only the physical labor involved but also represents a way of life that revolved around skillful manual work. Preserved by The Historic England Archive, this lantern slide offers us a unique window into our past – one where rural communities played vital roles in supplying materials for larger industries. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness while highlighting the significance of local economies within broader industrial landscapes. Let us cherish these remnants from yesteryears that continue to inspire awe and appreciation for our rich heritage in furniture-making craftmanship.
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