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CHICAGO: FIRE, 1871. The Great Fire in Chicago - Group of refugees in the street
CHICAGO: FIRE, 1871.
The Great Fire in Chicago - Group of refugees in the street. Engraving after a drawing by C.S. Reinhart, from Harpers Weekly, 28 October 1871
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Media ID 12572037
1871 Chicago Children Fire Front Page Harpers Weekly Illinois Masthead October Refugee Reinhart Survivor
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our Chicago: Fire, 1871 greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating card features an engraving of the Great Fire of Chicago, one of the most significant events in American history. Witness the determination and resilience of the refugees in the street, as depicted in this 1871 drawing from Harpers Weekly. Add a touch of history to your correspondence with this unique and thoughtful greeting card from The Granger Collection on Demand.
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.
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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.
CHICAGO - FIRE, 1871. The Great Fire in Chicago - Group of refugees in the street
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant print captures a moment frozen in time during one of the most devastating events in American history - the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871. In this engraving, we see a group of survivors huddled together on a desolate street, their faces etched with fear and uncertainty. The artist, C. S. Reinhart, beautifully depicts the harrowing scene that unfolded after the fire engulfed large parts of Chicago. The illustration showcases the resilience and strength of these individuals who found themselves displaced by tragedy. Children can be seen among the crowd, their innocent eyes reflecting both confusion and hope for a better tomorrow. This image serves as a reminder of how disasters affect people from all walks of life, regardless of age or social status. Published on Harpers Weekly's front page on October 28th, 1871, this engraving became an iconic representation of survival amidst chaos. It captured not only the physical destruction caused by flames but also highlighted humanity's ability to come together and support one another during times of crisis. As we observe this historical artifact today, let us remember those who lost their lives and homes during this catastrophic event while honoring the resilience shown by these brave survivors.
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