Framed Print : Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham.
1827
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14388020
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1820s 1827 Bell Character Durham Houghton Spire Spring Tommy
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring history into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Tommy Bell of Houghton-le-Spring, Durham" (1827), is a rare find from the Mary Evans Picture Library, available exclusively through Media Storehouse. Tommy Bell, a coal miner from Houghton-le-Spring in Durham, England, is depicted in this striking portrait, captured by an unknown photographer. The high-quality print is beautifully framed in a rich, classic design, adding an air of sophistication and timeless charm to any room. Each Framed Print is carefully crafted to preserve the original image and protect it from fading or damage, ensuring your investment will last for generations. Order yours today and make a statement with history and style.
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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait captures the character and spirit of Tommy Bell, a local man from Houghton-le-Spring in Durham, England, during the 1820s. Dressed in the traditional attire of the time, Tommy sits at a simple table, his hands resting on an open book. His serious expression and intense gaze convey a deep sense of contemplation and introspection. The presence of the church spire in the background adds to the sense of place and time, grounding the image in the northern English landscape. Tommy Bell's appearance and demeanor suggest a man of quiet strength and resilience, a man who has weathered the challenges of life with dignity and grace. His attire, with its high collar and voluminous sleeves, is typical of the fashion of the time, reflecting the social and cultural norms of the period. The table and book before him suggest a man who values learning and knowledge, perhaps a man of the church or a man of the land who has taken it upon himself to educate himself. Despite the passage of time, this portrait continues to captivate and intrigue, inviting us to imagine the stories and experiences of this man from Houghton-le-Spring. It is a poignant reminder of the rich history and traditions of Durham and the North of England, and a testament to the enduring power of a well-crafted photograph to transport us to another time and place.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
