Framed Prints
Framed Print of A page from the Illustrated London News, 1951
A page from the Illustrated London News, 1951, showing a reconstruction of Dr. Merryweather of Whitbys Tempest Prognosticator, and an illustration detailing how the device works. The original prognosticator featured in the Great Exhibition of 1851, and was designed to warn of approaching storms. The replica device was reconstructed by Cockade Ltd for display in the 1951 Festival of Britain in the meteorological section of the Dome of Discovery. In it 12 leeches, disposed each in a transparent glass bottle, are arranged in a circle in order that the leeches might see one another and not endure the afflictions of solitary confinement'. Atmospheric pressure agitates the leeches, who rise and move whale bone buttons, sounding the bell and so warning of approaching tempests. See 10423322 for the original 1851 device. Also featured on this page: The open cage and the doves of freedom flying from it, a piece of fantasy artwork in the Lion and Unicorn Pavilion Gallery. Richard Huws mobile fountain on the river front, with movable aluminium leaves, also features. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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Media ID 4467521
1851 1951 Cockade Device Discovery Doctor Dome Festival Forecast Invention Merry Weather Meteorological Prediction Reconstructed Reconstruction Replica Tempest Whitby
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. 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 16.9cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
