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Skeleton in the closet OP34901
Aston Hall, Aston, Birmingham. This buildings was one of the first historic buildings to be used as a municipal visitor attraction. For a while this skeleton of a woman sat in the hidden room beneath the stairs. A porters chair swung on hinges and could be pinned back into place to conceal the space behind. Photographed by Percy Thomas Deakin between 1885-1905
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Media ID 13227984
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.6cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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 haunting print captures the macabre secret hidden within Aston Hall, Aston, Birmingham. Once a historic building turned municipal visitor attraction, this eerie skeleton of a woman sat undisturbed in the concealed room beneath the stairs. The photograph, taken by Percy Thomas Deakin between 1885-1905, transports us back to a time when secrets were carefully guarded and mysteries lurked behind closed doors. The image reveals an unsettling scene - a porters chair swings on hinges, cunningly designed to be pinned back into place and conceal the bone-filled space behind it. As we gaze upon this chilling sight, our imagination runs wild with questions about who this woman was and how she met her untimely demise. Aston Hall's dark history is brought to life through Deakin's lens. It serves as a reminder that even grand buildings have their hidden stories – tales of tragedy and intrigue that lie just out of sight. This photograph invites us to explore beyond what meets the eye; to delve into the shadows where secrets are kept. As we contemplate this image, let us remember that history holds many secrets waiting to be uncovered. Through photographs like these, we can catch glimpses of forgotten narratives and connect with those who came before us in ways unimaginable.
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