Framed Print : Signs used by burglars and tramps
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Signs used by burglars and tramps
A series of photographs showing burglars secret signs to their accomplices. The signs are drawn onto houses to warn of the reception they are likely to recieve
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Media ID 4375480
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Burglars Drawn Reception Secret Signs Tramps Warn 1907 Accomplices
22"x18" Modern Frame
Add an intriguing and unique touch to your home decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the enigmatic series, "Signs used by burglars and tramps" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating collection showcases a set of rare photographs revealing the secretive world of burglars and their covert communication methods. Each print displays intricate drawings, scrawled on houses as warnings to their accomplices about the reception they can expect. These framed prints are not just art pieces, but a glimpse into a hidden world, making for fascinating conversation starters. Bring a piece of history into your living space with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This fascinating print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a series of historical photographs depicting the secret signs used by burglars and tramps in 1907. The images reveal the intricate drawings that were discreetly marked onto houses to communicate important messages to their accomplices. These signs served as warnings about the reception they were likely to receive at each location, helping them navigate their way through neighborhoods undetected.
The detailed illustrations showcased in this series provide a glimpse into a hidden world of covert communication among criminals during this time period. Each sign holds its own significance and meaning, offering insight into the strategies employed by burglars and tramps to avoid detection and carry out their illicit activities.
As we study these photographs, we are transported back in time to an era where secrecy and subterfuge played a crucial role in criminal operations. The meticulous attention to detail in each drawing underscores the importance of these symbols in guiding individuals towards safe havens or warning them of potential dangers ahead.
Overall, this collection offers a unique perspective on the underground network of communication utilized by those involved in illegal activities, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of history that continues to intrigue audiences today.
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