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Fine Art Print : Heroic London boy enters lions den for crippled sisters sake. Alfred Garcia
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Heroic London boy enters lions den for crippled sisters sake. Alfred Garcia
Heroic London boy enters lions den for crippled sisters sake.
Alfred Garcia, a 15 year old boy whose home is in London, was at Sheffield on tour with a theatre company visited Bostocks Circus, and express his willingness to enter the cage. A local merchant hearing the remark offered ?50 if he would do so. Young Garcia thought of his crippled sister and that the money would serve to procure the long hoped for operation.
Alfred Garcia and his sister Esther.
5 March 1923
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Media ID 11036530
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the courage and selflessness of Alfred Garcia, a 15-year-old London boy, immortalized in this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the moment Alfred bravely enters a lion's den at Bostocks Circus in Sheffield, risking his life for his crippled sisters. This captivating image, captured by Central News through TopFoto, is a testament to the depths of human compassion and bravery. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let its story touch your heart every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.3cm x 40.6cm (19.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we witness the incredible bravery of a young London boy named Alfred Garcia. The year is 1923, and Alfred finds himself in Sheffield as part of a theatre company's tour. During his visit to Bostocks Circus, something extraordinary happens - he volunteers to enter the lions' den. What drives this courageous act? It is none other than his beloved sister Esther, who suffers from a crippling condition. Determined to help her receive the long-awaited operation that could change her life, Alfred seizes an opportunity when a local merchant overhears his willingness to face the dangerous challenge. The merchant offers £50 as an incentive for Alfred's daring feat. With thoughts of Esther's well-being at the forefront of his mind, our hero accepts without hesitation. This selfless act not only showcases Alfred's fearlessness but also highlights the deep bond between siblings. As we gaze upon this monochrome image captured by Central News in twentieth-century Europeana photography, we are reminded of the power of love and sacrifice. Young Alfred Garcia stands tall amidst uncertainty and danger for one simple reason - his sister's happiness. This photograph serves as a timeless reminder that heroes can be found in unexpected places and moments throughout history.
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