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Framed Print of Bobby Leach, English Daredevil
Bobby Leach (1858 - April 26, 1926) was the second person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, after Annie Taylor, and the first man to do so, accomplishing the feat on July 25, 1911. He spent six months in the hospital recovering from injuries he sustained during the fall, which included two broken knee caps and a fractured jaw. He had been a performer with the Barnum and Bailey Circus and was no stranger to stunting. For several years he toured Canada, the United States and England, recounting his harrowing journey at vaudeville shows and lecture halls, exhibiting his barrel and posing for pictures. While in his 60s he attempted to swim the whirlpool rapids but failed after several attempts. During these attempts, he was rescued by William "Red" Hill Sr. who knew the Falls well and became well known in the area for later rescues. In 1926, while on a publicity tour in New Zealand, he injured his leg when he slipped on an orange peel. The leg became infected, and eventually gangrene necessitated the amputation of the leg. Leach died of complications two months later at the af of 67 or 68. © Science Source
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Media ID 47361968
1910 1910s 20th Barrel Daredevil English Entertainer Falls Niagara Performer Ride Rider Riding Stunt Stuntman Twentieth Waterfall Waterfalls
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
