Fine Art Print : Early fire brigade - hand in hand insurance company
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Early fire brigade - hand in hand insurance company
An engraving of men from the Hand in Hand Insurance Company. Before the establishment of regional fire brigades, fires were tackled by insurance companies. Despite their frock coats and breeches, these men are wearing helmets similar to a modern day firefighter. The Hand-in-Hand was established at a meeting in Toms Coffee House, St Martins Lane, London and was first known as Contributors for Insuring Houses, Chambers or Rooms from Loss by Fire, by Amicable Contribution. Two other fire offices, the Fire Office and the Friendly Society, already existed at this time but the Hand-in-Hand was the first established on the mutual principal. In May 1697 the societys first loss, 1 12 shillings, was settled on two houses in St Stephens Alley in the parish of St Margaret s. Date: 18th century
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Media ID 14186590
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Companies Conflagration Eighteenth Fighters Fires Helmets Insurance Firefighter Fireman Firemen
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Early Fire Brigades Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts brave men from the Hand in Hand Insurance Company, who bravely tackled fires before the establishment of regional brigades. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautifully detailed and intricately designed print. Our Fine Art Prints are available in various high-quality finishes, ensuring a stunning addition to any space. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 engraving captures a significant moment in firefighting history with men from the Hand in Hand Insurance Company bravely tackling a fire. Before the establishment of regional fire brigades, fires were a common threat, and insurance companies like Hand in Hand took it upon themselves to mitigate the damage. The men in this image, dressed in frock coats and breeches, are surprisingly equipped with helmets reminiscent of modern-day firefighters. The Hand-in-Hand Insurance Company was founded in 1697 at a meeting in Toms Coffee House, St Martins Lane, London. Initially known as Contributors for Insuring Houses, Chambers or Rooms from Loss by Fire, by Amicable Contribution, it was the first fire insurance company to operate on a mutual principal. The societal impact of this innovation was immense, as two other fire offices, the Fire Office and the Friendly Society, already existed at the time. In May 1697, the company's first loss, amounting to 1 12 shillings, was settled on two houses in St Stephens Alley in the parish of St Margaret's. This engraving is a testament to the courage and resilience of early firefighters and the critical role insurance companies played in protecting property and lives during the 18th century.
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