Metal Print : Charles Badcock, gatekeeper, c. 1920
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Charles Badcock, gatekeeper, c. 1920
Charles Badcock, Police Constable no. 209, began work at the Museum in 1902, aged 43. In 1910 he joined the Museum staff as a front gatekeeper, and was provided with the uniform that he is wearing here
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20th Century Archive Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Four Footed Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Natural History Museum Nymphalidae Gatekeeper Invertebrata
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints featuring Charles Badcock, the dedicated gatekeeper of a museum in the 1920s. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image captures Badcock's stern yet welcoming expression as he goes about his duties. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful home decor, they are a testament to the rich stories of the past. Each print is meticulously crafted with a vibrant, long-lasting finish that adds depth and texture to your favorite images. Elevate your space with this captivating piece of history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Charles Badcock: Gatekeeper of the Natural History Museum's Wondrous Invertebrate World, c. 1920 In this photograph, Charles Badcock, a dedicated Museum employee, stands proudly at the entrance of the Natural History Museum, London, clad in his distinctive uniform. Having begun his career at the Museum in 1902 as a police constable, Badcock joined the staff as a front gatekeeper in 1910, at the age of 43. The image reveals Badcock's deep connection to the Museum, which was a hub of scientific discovery and exploration during the early 20th century. Surrounded by a myriad of intriguing specimens, including butterflies and other invertebrates, Badcock's role extended beyond that of a simple gatekeeper. He played a crucial part in the Museum's mission to document, preserve, and share the natural world with the public. The butterfly resting gently on Badcock's cap adds an enchanting touch to the scene, symbolizing the Museum's dedication to the study of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and other arthropods (invertebrates with six legs or more). This four-footed butterfly, likely a member of the Nymphalidae family, is a testament to the Museum's extensive collection of Hexapoda (six-legged invertebrates) and its commitment to the classification of the Invertebrata (animals without a backbone). As the gatekeeper, Badcock served as the Museum's welcoming ambassador, greeting visitors and sharing his passion for the natural world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the 1920s, a time when the Natural History Museum was at the forefront of scientific advancements and the public's fascination with the natural world was at an all-time high. Charles Badcock's enduring presence at the Museum, both as a gatekeeper and a devoted employee, contributed significantly to the institution's rich history and its ongoing mission to inspire curiosity and learning through the study of the natural world.
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