Summary
Number 5 in a series of late 19th century lantern slides illustrating 'The Fireman's Wedding' by WA Eaton. This slide is titled 'When up sprang a sturdy young Fireman'.
Description of Content
Photograph of a house on fire. A fireman is on a ladder. A crowd including a policeman watch on. There are a number of posters affixed to the wall opposite the house, including 'Daily Telegraph', 'Lyceum Theatre Olivia', 'French Exhibition Earl's Court' and 'Edwards Oriental Sauce'.
Physical Description
Standard format (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch) lantern slide with black and white photographic image printed on glass with black paper edging.
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Date Made
England, Great Britain, after 1891
Original photograph taken in 1891. -
Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink on white circular sticker in between glass slides: '5' Printed in black ink on white sticker stuck on top edge of slide: 'When up sprang a sturdy young Fireman.'
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Overall Dimensions
82 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Crowds, Fences, Fire Fighters, Firefighting, Fires, Ladders, Literature, Police, Lantern Slides