Framed Prints
Framed Print of Captain Stoner's Life Saving Device, 1869
Captain John Stoner exhibited his creation in New York City off the piers in the East River as demonstration of the suit's effectiveness, the whole of which was big news, appearing in the July 17, 1869 issue of Scientific American. The life saving apparatus would enable a shipwrecked person to float for many days in the water in an erect position, thoroughly protected from cold and wet by a helmet and rubber suit under which a buoyancy belt is worn. A floating magazine forms part of the equipment, its purpose being to provide the person afloat with drinking water, food, reading material, cigars, a pipe and tobacco, as well as torches and rockets to make his position known. The small flagpole with the "Eureka" flag facilitates the location pot the shipwrecked person. Round the hands, a rubber clad framework may be seen which assists the user in propelling himself through the water. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47335801
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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 14.2cm x 24.4cm (5.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
