Framed Print : Electric kettle connected to the ceiling light 1902

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Electric kettle connected to the ceiling light 1902

Two victorian couples seated at the dining room table with a hot cup of tea, from a kettle connected to the ceiling light.
1902

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Media ID 23042202

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Apparatus Ceiling Chandelier Cigar Circuit Connected Connection Dining Electric Electricity Household Kettle Lamp Lamps Lighter Lights Platinum Supplied Wire Wires 1902

22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame

Add a touch of Victorian whimsy to your home decor with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This unique image captures the intrigue of the past, featuring an electric kettle suspended from a ceiling light, as two Victorian couples enjoy a hot cup of tea at the dining table. The intricate details and rich colors of this 1902 photograph will be the conversation starter in any room. Order your Framed Print today and bring a piece of history into your modern living space.

Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). 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: 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 26.8cm x 39.6cm (10.6" x 15.6")

Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, taken in 1902, captures a unique moment in the history of domestic electricity use. In the cozy Victorian dining room, two elegantly dressed couples sit at a table, engaged in conversation and enjoying a hot cup of tea. But what sets this scene apart is the unconventional source of heat for their tea water. Suspended above them, a ceiling light fixture has been transformed into an electric kettle. The light bulbs have been replaced with heating elements, and wires and insulators can be seen connecting the kettle to a circuit, likely supplied by a plugged-in generator or power source out of frame. This ingenious adaptation of household technology represents the early days of electrical home appliances and the fascination with the newfound convenience and efficiency of electricity. The couples' attire and the ornate chandelier further emphasize the Edwardian era's opulence and sophistication. The presence of a cigar lighter on the table suggests that this was not just an ordinary tea time gathering but a special occasion. This image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of people in the early 1900s as they embraced the latest technological advancements and integrated them into their daily lives.

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