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Link extinguishers
In Victorian times well-to-do householders would hire a link boy - a boy or young man who carried a flaming torch called a link to light the way for the traveller. Link extinguishers (as shown) were installed outside their front doors for their servants to snoff out their torches once they had reached home. Date: 1875
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Media ID 23393890
© Mary Evans/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection Mary Evans/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
1875 Called Carried Doors Extinguishers Flaming Hire Householders Installed Link Reached Servants Shown Times Torch Torches Traveller Well To Do
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the iconic image of a Link Boy from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating Victorian-era photograph of a young link boy carrying a flaming torch brings a sense of history and charm to any space. Our high-quality Metal Prints are made with a durable and sleek metal sheet, ensuring your print is not only visually striking but also long-lasting. Bring the rich history of link boys and the Victorian era into your home or office with this unique and intriguing piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Victorian Era Innovation: Link Extinguishers for the Well-to-Do Home This photograph, taken in 1875, showcases a pair of link extinguishers installed outside the front door of a well-to-do Victorian household. In the times before electric street lighting, travellers relied on the assistance of link boys to light their way through the darkened streets. These boys, often young and sometimes as young as six years old, carried flaming torches, or 'links,' to guide travellers home. Upon reaching their destination, the servant would be expected to extinguish the torch to prevent any potential fires. Link extinguishers, as seen in this image, were a common safety feature outside the homes of the affluent, providing a convenient and effective means for their servants to extinguish the torches. The extinguishers were typically made of brass, with a long, curved nozzle designed to smother the flame. The Victorian era was a time of innovation and progress, and the installation of link extinguishers outside the homes of the well-to-do was a testament to their commitment to safety and the welfare of their servants. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and practices of the Victorian era, providing a unique perspective on the role of servants and their duties within the household.
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