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Framed Print of William "Red" Hill Sr. Canadian Daredevil
William "Red" Hill Sr. (November 17, 1888 - May 14, 1942) was a Canadian daredevil and rescuer. When Bobby Leach tempted fate by going over the great Horseshoe Falls in his crude steel barrel in 1910, it was Red Hill that retrieved the barrel and rescued Leach from the steel conveyance. His reputation grew as a renowned Canadian daredevil in 1930 with a 5 hour journey in a 6 foot long steel barrel which began just below the falls at the Maid of the Mist boat landing and through the treacherous Niagara lower rapids ending up several miles down stream at Queenston, Ontario. Hill was not only recognized for his trips down the lower rapids, but also for his love of the river. Red is credited with pulling 177 accident and suicide victims from Niagara's waters. He participated in many rescue efforts of stranded individuals, saving the lives of 28 people who would have surely drowned if it had not been for his bravery. During his later years he sold pictures of himself and displayed his barrel in a local souvenir shop. He died in 1942, from effects of the gassing that he sustained during WWI, at the age of 54. No photographer credited, undated. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47345977
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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 24.4cm x 16cm (9.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
