Foundling tower, 19th century
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Framed Print of Foundling tower, 19th century
Foundling tower, 19th-century artwork. This tower of abandonment, established in France 1730, is intended for mothers unable to support their infant children to leave them to be brought up by others. The mother would leave the child in the cubicle and ring the bell to alert the caretakers. This one is run by the Hopital de la Madeleine, part of a religious tradition established in Paris by Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660). Common in medieval times, modern forms of the foundling tower or wheel are called baby hatches. Artwork from the 17th volume (first period of 1896) 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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1700s 1890s 1896 18th Century Abandoned Annual Volume Baby Child Child Care France French Infant La Science Illustree Left Louis Figuier Magazine Paediatrics Pediatrics Popular Science Public Health Public Service 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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.9cm x 24.4cm (5.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
