Poster 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

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

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

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Bring a touch of Victorian charm to your modern kitchen with our unique Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image from Mary Evans Picture Library depicts two Victorian couples enjoying a cozy moment over a hot cup of tea, as a kettle connected to the ceiling light illuminates their dining room table in 1902. Transport yourself back in time with this intriguing and conversation-starting piece of art. Perfect for adding character to your kitchen or dining area, our high-quality poster prints are sure to impress.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.2cm x 59.4cm (15.8" x 23.4")

Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")

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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