J Thompson, Oldest Knocker Up in Blackburn Print
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Framed Print of J Thompson the oldest knocker up in Blackburn. The job of a knocker-up
J Thompson the oldest knocker up in Blackburn. The job of a knocker-ups was to rouse sleeping people so they could get to work on time. They used a long and light stick (often bamboo) to tap on the bedroom windows. The knocker-up would not leave a clients window until they were assured the client had been awoken. In return the knocker-up would be paid a few pence a week by each of his clients for this service. 30th December 1911. © Mirrorpix
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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 10.4cm x 24.4cm (4.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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