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W D B Creagh, boxer, prohibition message, probably 1920s

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Media ID 32365878

© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Alcohol Boxing Prize Prohibition Temperance

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 24.4cm x 21.2cm (9.6" x 8.3")

Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")

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.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of the Roaring Twenties in America, with an intriguing blend of boxing and prohibition culture. The image features W.D.B. Creagh, a determined and focused boxer, poised in the ring with a victorious expression on his face. The year is estimated to be the 1920s, a time of great social and cultural upheaval in the United States. The backdrop of the photograph adds an extra layer of intrigue, as it reveals a bold and defiant message against the backdrop of the Prohibition era. The words "Prohibition is a crime against humanity" are prominently displayed, reflecting the growing discontent with the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and the subsequent Volstead Act. These laws, which banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol, had been in place since 1919, and many Americans felt that they infringed upon their personal freedoms. The Victorian and Edwardian influences of the era are also evident in the photograph, with the ornate, decorative border and the formal attire of the boxer. Creagh wears a crisp, white shirt, a dark jacket, and a bow tie, adding to the sense of elegance and refinement. Despite the serious message conveyed by the prohibition message, the photograph exudes a sense of energy and excitement, reflecting the spirit of the times. The boxing ring, with its ropes and corner men, adds a sense of drama and tension, while the bold, contrasting colors and sharp focus of the photograph capture the attention and imagination of the viewer. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the complex and often contradictory nature of American society during the Prohibition era. It is a reminder of a time when personal freedoms were challenged, and the human spirit found creative ways to push back against the status quo.

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