Print of Construction Workers on the Woolworth Building, 1912

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Step into history with our Framed Print featuring the iconic image "Getting a Rise in the World 1912" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the awe-inspiring construction of the tallest skyscraper at the time, the Woolworth Building in New York, as a brave workman dangles precariously high above the city, holding on with nothing but rope chains and without any safety equipment. This photograph is a testament to human ingenuity and the spirit of progress. Add this inspiring and intriguing piece to your home or office decor and be inspired every day.

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Photo Prints - Experience history in high definition with our Photographic Print of "Getting a Rise in the World" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This image takes you back to 1912 New York, showcasing the Woolworth Building, the tallest skyscraper at the time, under construction. Witness the daring determination of the workman, perched precariously on the building's skeleton frame, holding on with nothing but rope chains and without safety equipment. Add this intriguing piece of history to your home or office décor and ignite conversations. Order now and bring the past to life in detail.

Greetings Cards - Step back in time with our selection from our range of vintage greeting cards. This design, titled "Getting a Rise in the World 1912," shows an iconic photograph from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection. Witness the awe-inspiring progress of human achievement as workers brave the heights, constructing the tallest skyscraper in New York by the Woolworth Company. No safety equipment in sight, only their determination and the trusty rope chains. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your correspondence with this stunning, vintage greeting card.

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Poster Prints - Step back in time with our 'Getting a Rise in the World 1912' poster print. This vintage illustration, originally published by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, shows an iconic moment in history as workers brave the heights without safety equipment to construct the tallest skyscraper at the time in New York City – the Woolworth Building. Add this mesmerizing piece to your home or office decor for a bold statement on the power of human determination and the progress of architecture.

Metal Prints - Experience the thrill of history with our Metal Prints featuring "Getting a Rise in the World" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the daring construction of the Woolworth Building, the tallest skyscraper at the time, in New York City. Witness the courage of the worker, hanging precariously with only rope chains as his safety net, in detail on a metal print. Add this piece to your home or office decor, and bring a piece of history into your space.

Canvas Prints - Step back in time with our 'Getting a Rise in the World 1912' Canvas Print. This iconic image, sourced from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans through Mary Evans Prints Online, shows the daring spirit of the past as workers construct the tallest skyscraper at the time – the Woolworth Building – in New York City. With no safety equipment in sight, the intrepid workman clings on with only rope chains for support. This inspiring piece of history comes alive with our canvas printing process, adding an intriguing conversation starter to any room in your home or office.

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Image Download - Download 'Getting a rise in the World 1912' image by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans, licensed for personal use. This photograph depicts the Woolworth Company's skyscraper under construction in New York City, circa 1912. The building was one of the tallest structures at that time.

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Premium Paradise Wooden Range A1 Premium Poster Frame (86x62cm) with A2 Poster (59x42cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")

Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 86.6cm (24.4" x 34.1")

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