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Lizzie the munition war-worker in Sheffield, WW1
Unofficially connected with Mr. Lloyd Georges department! The elephant munition-worker at Sheffield. Lizzie, a circus elephant was a familiar but incongruous sight on the cobbled streets of Sheffield during the First World War where she was used by a munitions firm for hauling heavy loads. The Illustrated War News, in which this picture was published, notes that she did the work of five horses and could draw eight tons easily. Date: 1916
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Cobbled Effort Elephant Hauling Lizzie Machinery Munition Munitions Parts Pulling Sheffield Unusual Worker
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 22.3cm (15.6" x 8.8")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the grim realities of the First World War, an unexpected figure emerged on the cobbled streets of Sheffield, England, in 1916. Lizzie, the circus elephant, became an incongruous yet essential addition to the munitions industry. Unofficially connected with Mr. Lloyd George's department, Lizzie's unique abilities were harnessed for the war effort. The Illustrated War News captured this remarkable scene, depicting Lizzie as she hauled heavy loads that typically required the labor of five horses. Her impressive strength allowed her to easily draw eight tons, making her an invaluable asset to the munitions firm. The image of Lizzie, with her massive form dwarfing the machinery and parts surrounding her, is a testament to the unusual ways in which the British people adapted to the demands of the war. Her presence on the home front served as a reminder that every effort, no matter how unconventional, contributed to the larger war effort. The use of an elephant for munitions work was a fascinating anomaly in the annals of WWI history. Lizzie's story underscores the ingenuity, resilience, and resourcefulness of the British people during this tumultuous time. This photograph, taken in 1916, stands as a powerful symbol of the unwavering determination to overcome the challenges of war.
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