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Istanbul Modern Fire Department, Turkey - Steel Fire Escape
Istanbul Modern Fire Department, Turkey - Mechanical Steel Fire Escape Date: 1934
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Media ID 19742465
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the historic charm of Istanbul to your walls with our exquisite poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image showcases the Istanbul Modern Fire Department in Turkey, featuring a vintage mechanical steel fire escape from 1934. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed photograph transports you back in time, offering a unique blend of history and art for your home or office decor. Add an element of intrigue and character to any space with this timeless and evocative piece.
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 42cm x 55.2cm (16.5" x 21.7")
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.
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This photograph, taken in December 1934, showcases the Istanbul Modern Fire Department in Turkey during the 1930s. The image captures a group of brave firefighters, dressed in their iconic uniforms, gathered around a mechanical steel fire escape. The fire escape, an essential piece of firefighting equipment during this era, is fully extended, ready for use. Its robust design, made of steel, is a testament to the technological advancements of the time. The Istanbul Modern Fire Department, also known as Istanbul Belediyesi Vatandaslararasi Hava Nefes Isleri Mudurlugu in Turkish, was established to ensure the safety and well-being of the city's residents. The department's firefighters were responsible for responding to emergencies, saving lives, and extinguishing fires in the bustling metropolis of Constantinople, now known as Istanbul. The firemen in this photograph are seen in a moment of preparation, ensuring that the fire escape is secure and ready for use. Their focused expressions and determined postures convey the gravity of their duties. The fire escape, with its sturdy ladder, allowed firefighters to climb up to upper floors of buildings, providing a crucial advantage in reaching fires that were otherwise inaccessible. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the history of firefighting in Istanbul during the 1930s. It serves as a reminder of the essential role that fire departments play in protecting communities and ensuring public safety.
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