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The Sweeps Terror
Spring-Heeled Jack, a devil-like character of English urban legend makes an appearance to a terrified chimneysweep, circa 1850. Jack was first sighted in London in 1837, and was described as tall and thin, with fiery eyes, claws, and a capacity for making prodigious leaps. An engraving from a Penny Dreadful. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795346
© 2008 Getty Images
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the captivating world of the past with our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards, featuring the chilling image of "The Sweeps Terror" by Hulton Archive from our Fine Art Storehouse. This haunting card design brings to life the urban legend of Spring-Heeled Jack, a devil-like character who once terrified chimney sweeps in 1850s England. Share the thrill of this spine-tingling tale with your loved ones this holiday season. Each card comes with a thoughtful blank interior for your personal message, making it a unique and memorable way to express your feelings. Order now and let the mystery of "The Sweeps Terror" add an air of intrigue to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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
In this photo print, we are transported back to the eerie streets of 1850s England, where the infamous Spring-Heeled Jack haunts the night. The image captures a spine-chilling encounter between this devil-like character and a terrified chimneysweep. As our eyes delve into the engraving from a Penny Dreadful, we witness Spring-Heeled Jack's menacing presence towering over the young sweep. His tall and thin figure is accentuated by his flowing cape that billows in the wind atop an old rooftop. With fiery eyes piercing through the darkness, his clawed hands reach out towards his victim, evoking fear that lingers in every corner of this illustration. The chimneysweep stands frozen in terror with arms raised defensively as if pleading for mercy or protection from this supernatural creature. The urban legend comes alive before us as we imagine witnessing their fateful meeting on that haunting night. This print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of England's rich folklore and mythological tales. It transports us to an era when crime and mystery intertwined with everyday life, leaving behind stories that still send shivers down our spines today. Through this powerful visual representation, Hulton Archive allows us to delve into history while igniting our imagination with tales of horror and intrigue – reminding us why legends like Spring-Heeled Jack continue to captivate audiences across generations.
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