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GAMBLING / LOTTERIES C1840
DENMARK Drawing the winning number at Vandkunsten, Copenhagen, Denmark. Date: circa 1840
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Media ID 20141677
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1840 Copenhagen Denmark Gambling Lotteries Winning
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This vintage piece, titled "Drawing the winning number at Vandkunsten, Copenhagen, Denmark," dates back to circa 1840, and is sourced from the extensive Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Witness the thrill of the lottery craze in Denmark during the 19th century as a crowd gathers around the lucky winner, eagerly anticipating their turn to try their luck. Add an air of historical charm to your space with this intriguing and beautifully preserved print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This image, circa 1840, depicts an intriguing moment in Danish history as the winning number is being drawn at Vandkunsten in Copenhagen, Denmark. The lottery, a popular form of gambling during the 19th century, brought excitement and anticipation to the masses, offering a chance to change their fortunes in an instant. Vandkunsten, or the Fountain, was the site of the Danish National Lottery, a weekly event that attracted large crowds. In this photograph, a man in formal attire, wearing a top hat and holding a quill pen, is seen carefully drawing the winning number from an ornate urn. Surrounded by a sea of onlookers, the tension in the room is palpable as everyone eagerly awaits the outcome. The lottery was an important source of revenue for the Danish government, providing funds for various public projects and charities. Despite its popularity, gambling and lotteries were subjects of controversy and moral debate during this period. Critics argued that they encouraged gambling addiction and exploited the poor, while supporters believed they offered a means of social mobility and financial relief for those in need. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of the lottery experience and the hope and anticipation it brought to the people of Denmark in the mid-1800s.
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