Metal Print : Laying a Fire 1893
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Laying a Fire 1893
Laying & lighting a fire is one of the domestic skills taught to board school girls
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Media ID 617211
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1893 Laying Lighting Schools Skills Taught
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless charm of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring "Laying a Fire," an evocative image from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating photograph, taken in 1893, showcases a young girl skillfully laying and lighting a fire in a board school. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted with a durable, high-quality metal sheet coated in a vibrant, scratch-resistant finish. The image is infused into the metal, ensuring a stunning, gallery-quality display that is both waterproof and UV-resistant. Add this captivating piece to your decor and relive the simple joys of yesteryears while making a bold, contemporary statement. Order your Media Storehouse Metal Print of "Laying a Fire" today and let history become a part of your everyday life.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 evocative photograph, titled "Laying a Fire," captures a moment in the daily routine of a British boarding school in 1893. The image shows a young girl in a simple, high-necked blouse and long skirt, intently focused on her task as she lays and lights a fire in the school's hearth. The fireplace, with its ornate, carved wooden mantelpiece and tiled hearth, is a focal point of the room, which is otherwise sparsely furnished. The act of laying and lighting a fire was a vital domestic skill that was taught to girls in boarding schools during this era. As future homemakers, they were expected to be proficient in managing a household, including preparing meals, keeping a clean and orderly home, and maintaining a fire to provide warmth and light. The photograph provides a glimpse into the historical context of girls' education in Britain during the late 19th century, where domestic skills were considered essential for their future roles as wives and mothers. The photograph's composition and lighting create a sense of intimacy and warmth, despite the austere surroundings. The girl's posture and expression convey her determination and focus, as she carefully arranges the logs and kindling, and strikes a match to ignite the fire. The smoke rising from the hearth adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, while the soft, diffused light illuminates the girl's face, highlighting her youthful features and the seriousness of the moment. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of domestic skills in shaping the lives of young girls in the late 19th century, and the enduring role of fire as a source of warmth, light, and comfort in our homes.
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