Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer
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Framed Print of Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer
Benjamin Baker (1840-1907), British civil engineer. Baker was apprenticed at an ironworks aged 16 before working with John Fowler on the London Underground railway in the 1860s. He was the chief designer of the Forth Railway Bridge in Scotland. This 2.4 kilometre long steel structure was revolutionary in its cantilever design. Baker saved the Hudson River Tunnel in New York, USA, from collapse during its construction. He supervised the construction of the old Aswan dam in Egypt. He was knighted in 1890. Artwork from the 5th volume (first period of 1890) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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1890 1890s Annual Volume Bridge Builder Civil Engineer Designer Engineer Engineering French Knight Knighted La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Popular Science Portrait Transport Transportation Weekly
Modern 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 24.2cm (7.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
