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Framed Print of A Reminiscence of the Pelican
A Reminiscence of the Pelican. Members of the Old Pelican Club around the Square Ring including the Duke of Beaufort and Sir John Astley. The Pelican had opened in 1887, and quickly attracted the rich and notorious. Gambling and drinking were the main offerings with emphasis on the latter; the unwritten rule was that the bar was open as long as anyone has any money left. A third specialty of the club was dodging creditors. One Captain Fred Russell, whose debts were considerable, was dubbed Brer Rabbit to mark his evasive skills. He once managed to have himself (under an assumed name) hired by the firm that had been dunning him. He chased himself around England expenses paid - and reported back that the Captain had fled the land. Such gentlemen partied late; bands blared sometimes until sunrise. When the club does close, tipsy toffs spill streetward, whistling for cabs and setting off loud and profane arguments among the cabmen for the fares. Making matters worse for the neighbours, the Pelican had taken to hosting boxing matches as shown in this delightfully-realised caricature. Date: 1894. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Media ID 11575257
1898 Astley Beaufort Bowl Boxers Boxing Dugdale Gentlemen Members Pelican Phil Reminiscence Ring Spectators Tipsy Trainer
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 19.3cm x 21.7cm (7.6" x 8.5")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
