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Framed Print : Jack Frost; or, the Future Universal Provider, 1881
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Jack Frost; or, the Future Universal Provider, 1881
Cartoon on the future importance of refrigeration. The figure of Jack Frost is shown in a room containing rows of frozen fish and meat hung from hooks. From Punchs Almanack for 1882. (London, 6 December 1881)
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Media ID 14836090
© Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
Aquatic Life Cold Fish Frost Frozen Hanging Meat Refrigeration Thermometer Ann Ronan Pictures Jack Frost
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into the past with our captivating framed print from Media Storehouse, featuring the whimsical cartoon "Jack Frost; or, the Future Universal Provider" by an unknown artist from Heritage Images. Dating back to 1881, this intriguing image from Punch's Almanack showcases Jack Frost in a room filled with rows of frozen fish and meat, symbolizing the future importance of refrigeration. Add this vintage print to your home or office for a delightful conversation starter and a touch of historical charm.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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.
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This photo print, titled "Jack Frost; or, the Future Universal Provider" takes us back to the 19th century when refrigeration was a groundbreaking concept. The image showcases a room filled with rows of frozen fish and meat hanging from hooks, all under the watchful eye of Jack Frost himself. The engraving captures the essence of this innovative era, where technology meets nature's elements. Jack Frost personifies cold weather as he oversees his icy domain. His presence symbolizes both the power and potential of refrigeration in preserving aquatic life and food resources. The frozen fish and meat suspended from hooks serve as a visual representation of how refrigeration revolutionized storage methods during that time. This ingenious tool allowed for longer preservation periods, ensuring that people could enjoy fresh produce even in remote locations or during harsh winters. As we delve into this monochrome masterpiece, it becomes evident that this cartoon carries deeper meaning beyond its artistic value. It serves as a reminder of humanity's constant pursuit to conquer nature's challenges through innovation. This photograph is not just an ordinary historical relic but rather an embodiment of progress itself - a testament to our ability to adapt and thrive in changing times. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then while appreciating the foundations laid by those who came before us in shaping our present-day conveniences.
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