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Fanning a Fire

A woman uses a newspaper over an open coal fire to make it draw more quickly and light the coals faster

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Coal Coals Draw Elasticated Fanning Faster Frock Heating News Paper Quickly Waist Band


10"x8" Photo Print

Bring the warmth and charm of yesteryears into your home with our exquisite range of Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Fanning a Fire," showcases a woman skillfully using a newspaper to fan an open coal fire, igniting the coals faster. The intriguing play of light and shadow, combined with the woman's determined expression, makes for a mesmerizing visual. Perfect for enhancing your living space, this high-quality print is a timeless addition to any room. Bring history to life with this evocative piece from our extensive collection at Media Storehouse, sourced from the renowned Mary Evans Prints Online.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.1cm (10" x 7.1")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")

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
Fanning the Flames of History: A 1940s Woman's Innovative Approach to Heating with Coal This evocative photograph captures a determined woman from the 1940s in the act of fanning the coals of an open fire, using an elasticated frock as an unexpected tool. The woman, dressed in a simple yet practical frock with a high waistband, deftly holds the hem of her skirt and uses it to fan the flames, creating a draft that makes the coals draw more quickly and light faster. The crinkled newspaper scattered around the fireplace adds to the historical context, as it was a common practice during this era to use newspapers as kindling. The image is a testament to resourcefulness and ingenuity, as people in the 1940s often had to make do with limited resources and adapt to the challenges of daily life. The woman's focused expression and the elasticated waistband of her dress, which accentuates her waistline, add a sense of strength and resilience to the scene. The open coal fire, with its warm glow and flickering flames, evokes a sense of comfort and familiarity, reminding us of simpler times and the enduring power of human ingenuity. This photograph is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the daily life and adaptability of people during the 1940s. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of staying resourceful and innovative, even in the face of adversity, and the enduring allure of a crackling open fire on a cold winter's day.

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