Framed Prints
Framed Print of Around the world in an iron mask
An extraordinary postcard of a man who for a wager of 21, 000 pounds, walked around the world. Harry Bensley alledged to have pushed his perambulator all around the globe wearing this mask. He told reporters: He (the mysterious American who offered the wager) declared that no Englishman would walk around the world masked and pushing a perambulator. After hearing the conditions, I at once made up my mind to accept the wager myself. It emerged that the bet had been laid by John Pierpont (J. P.). Morgan and Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale. The pair sent an American minder to ensure that Bensley, then 31, abided by the rules. Great suspicion remains that Bensley was a hoaxster and prankster of the highest order, even through he did re-appear after six years claiming to have completed his remarkable journy. 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 4450061
Bensley Bizarre Cecil Challenge Confidence Extraordinary Fraud Globe Harry Hoax Hugh Iron Lonsdale Lowther Mask Morgan Perambulator Pierpont Post Card Pound Pounds Pram Prank Publicity Pushed Stunt Unusual Wager Walker Weird
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 15.2cm x 24.4cm (6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
