Metal Print : Preliminary flourine test of the Piltdown remains in 1949
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Preliminary flourine test of the Piltdown remains in 1949
Dr Kenneth Oakley discussing with Mr L. E. Parsons (right) where the mandible of Piltdown man could be sampled with the least risk of damage
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1949 20th Century Archive Black And White Bone Fake Forgery Fossil Fossilised Fraud Great Britain Hoax Jaw Bone Jawbone Mandible Museum Scientist Oakley Parsons Piltdown Piltdown Hoax
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring this intriguing historical image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the preliminary fluorine test of the Piltdown remains in 1949, as experts Dr Kenneth Oakley and Mr L. E. Parsons carefully discuss the best sampling location to minimize damage. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring a unique and captivating touch to any space, making this piece not only a conversation starter but also a beautiful addition to your home or office décor.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" 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
In this historic photograph, Dr. Kenneth Oakley of the British Museum (left) consults with Mr. L.E. Parsons during a preliminary flourine test on the Piltdown Man's mandible in 1949. The Piltdown Man, discovered in 1912 in Piltdown, England, was hailed as the missing link between apes and humans, but its authenticity was later questioned. The use of the flourine test, a method for determining the age of bone, was a significant development in the investigation of the Piltdown Man's authenticity. The test was conducted to determine if the Piltdown Man's jawbone was indeed as old as claimed, or if it was a modern forgery. Dr. Oakley, a renowned anatomist and paleontologist, and Mr. Parsons, a museum scientist, carefully discuss where the mandible could be sampled with the least risk of damage during the test. The serious and focused expression on their faces underscores the importance of the moment and the potential implications of their findings. The Piltdown Man hoax, which was exposed in the 1950s, remains one of the most infamous cases of scientific fraud in history. The discovery of the Piltdown Man's jawbone, which was later found to be a combination of a modern human jaw and an orangutan jaw, had been widely accepted as evidence of human evolution in Europe during the 20th century. However, the discovery of its fraudulent nature shook the scientific community and led to increased scrutiny of other fossil discoveries. This photograph, taken in the hallowed halls of the British Museum, provides a glimpse into the scientific investigation that ultimately exposed the Piltdown Man hoax and forever changed the way we view the history of human evolution.
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