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Fine Art Print : John Dixon, Clarence Hatry, Edmund Daniels
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John Dixon, Clarence Hatry, Edmund Daniels
Arrested on a charge of conspiracy with intent to defraud: from left to right, John Dixon, Clarence Hatry and Edmund Daniels. Date: 1929
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Arrested Clarence Crisis Daniels Dixon Edmund Finance Financial Hatry 1929 Fraudster
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of John Dixon, Clarence Hatry, and Edmund Daniels from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1929, this arresting photograph tells a story of intrigue and suspense as the three men were arrested on a charge of conspiracy with intent to defraud. Add this historical piece to your collection and bring a touch of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 27cm (21" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
In this striking photograph from 1929, three men - John Dixon, Clarence Hatry, and Edmund Daniels - are seen being led away in handcuffs, their expressions a mixture of shock and resignation. The trio, who had been arrested on charges of conspiracy with intent to defraud, were at the center of one of the most sensational financial scandals of the era. John Dixon, a former stockbroker, had founded the Hatry Investment Company with Clarence Hatry, a wealthy businessman and financier, in 1927. The company, which promised investors high returns, quickly gained popularity, particularly during the economic downturn of the late 1920s. However, it was soon discovered that the company was a fraud, and that Dixon and Hatry had been using new investors' money to pay off earlier investors, creating a Ponzi scheme. Edmund Daniels, a solicitor, had acted as the company's legal advisor and had also been involved in the fraud. The three men were eventually arrested in December 1929, following a tip-off from a disgruntled investor. The scandal caused widespread shock and outrage, and the Hatry Investment Company became a byword for financial chicanery and deceit. The arrest of Dixon, Hatry, and Daniels marked the end of their criminal enterprise, but it also highlighted the vulnerability of the public to financial scams during the economic uncertainty of the time. The photograph serves as a reminder of the human cost of financial fraud, and the importance of vigilance and regulation in the financial sector. This photograph, taken at the time of their arrest, captures a moment of infamy in the history of finance and fraud. The three men, once prominent figures in London's financial world, now stand accused and disgraced, their futures uncertain. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the consequences of greed and deceit, and the importance of transparency and honesty in financial dealings.
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