1940s Life Net Rescue Print
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Framed Print of In the 1940s. A brave fireman lands in a life saving sheet. A device invented in 1887, and was until the 1980s used to save people by letting them jump from the upper floors of a burning buildings into the net, usually to the ground level
In the 1940s. A brave fireman lands in a life saving sheet. A device invented in 1887, and was until the 1980s used to save people by letting them jump from the upper floors of a burning buildings into the net, usually to the ground level. Firefighters believed that the practical height limit for successful use of life nets was about six stories, although in a 1930 Chicago fire, three people survived jumps from an eighth story building into a life net. An exercise of some kind and the event is photographed from above the building in the moment just before he lands. Sweden 1943. Kristoffersson ref H80-1. Explore the World Through imageBROKER Prints. © imageBROKER/Sjoberg
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Step into the past with our framed prints, showcasing a powerful moment in history. This striking image of a brave fireman landing safely in a life-saving sheet reminds us of the ingenuity and bravery that has always defined humanity. The Net, invented in 1887, was a groundbreaking device that saved countless lives until its eventual retirement in the 1980s. A poignant reminder of the importance of innovation and quick thinking, this print is sure to inspire and uplift anyone who sees it.
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Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 20.7cm (7.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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