Benjamin Franklin's Lightning Conductor Print

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Introducing the "B. Franklin / Lightning" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historical masterpiece depicts a pivotal moment in American history: Benjamin Franklin's first lightning conductor, installed on Benjamin West's house in Philadelphia in 1749. Witness the intriguing blend of science, innovation, and artistry as Franklin harnesses the power of lightning. Transform your space with this intellectually stimulating and visually addition to your home or office decor. Experience the thrill of history with every glance.

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Image Download - Download a high-resolution image of Benjamin Franklin's first lightning conductor, installed on Benjamin West's house. This rights-managed license is for personal use only and available from Mary Evans Picture Library. The photograph shows the historic invention that paved the way for modern lightning protection systems.

Modern Frame 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 24cm (7.6" x 9.4")

Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")

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> Arts > Artists > F > Benjamin Franklin

> Arts > Artists > W > Benjamin West

> Historic > Famous Inventors and Scientists > Benjamin Franklin