Framed Print : How Prevent Accidents
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How Prevent Accidents
Comment on ideal way to insure against railway accidents - tie directors of railway companies to their engines! Date: 1853
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Media ID 14276667
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1853 Accidents Comment Companies Directors Engines Ideal Prevent
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the humorous commentary on railway safety from 1853. This intriguing image, titled "How Prevent Accidents," is brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. With its intriguing historical context, this print is sure to add character and conversation to any space in your home or office. Though we no longer suggest tying railway directors to their engines as a solution, this print serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and progress throughout history. Elevate your decor with a piece of intriguing history and add a touch of whimsy to your surroundings.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Call for Accountability: Preventing Railway Accidents in 1853 Britain This evocative image from 1853 captures the public's growing concern over railway safety in Britain. Amidst increasing incidents of railway accidents, the question on everyone's mind was: how could we prevent such tragedies from occurring? This satirical print offers a humorous yet thought-provoking suggestion - tying the directors of railway companies to their engines! The idea behind this image was to emphasize the need for railway executives to be more personally invested in the safety of their passengers and employees. With their lives literally linked to the machinery, they would be more motivated to implement stringent safety measures and ensure that all precautions were taken to prevent accidents. However, this image was not a serious proposal, but rather a reflection of the public's frustration and concern over the lack of accountability and oversight in the railway industry at the time. The railways were a relatively new mode of transport, and as they expanded rapidly, so too did the number of accidents. In the years that followed, more effective measures were taken to improve railway safety. Regulations were put in place to ensure that trains were maintained properly, and that engineers were adequately trained. The introduction of safety devices such as automatic couplings and air brakes also helped to reduce the number of accidents. Today, we take railway safety for granted, but this image serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and the need for continuous improvement in all areas of transportation. It also highlights the progress that has been made in ensuring the safety of passengers and employees, and the crucial role that regulation and oversight play in preventing accidents.
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