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Exact time, France 1880
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France - scene in the shop where the clocks are sold. Date: 1880
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Media ID 23092642
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Assistant Assistants Buying Clock Clocks Distribution Exact Instruments Liberty Measurement Pneumatic Pump Pumps Selling Unification Walls Chronometers
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in France in the year 1880, offers a glimpse into the world of time measurement and its unification and distribution during the 1880s. The scene unfolds in a quintessential French shop, where the latest scientific instruments, including pneumatic chronometers, are being sold. Pneumatic chronometers, a marvel of the era, were revolutionary timekeeping devices that utilized air pressure to regulate the flow of a pendulum, ensuring greater accuracy than traditional clocks. The use of these advanced timekeeping instruments was a significant step towards the unification and distribution of precise time. The photograph showcases the intricacies of the pneumatic chronometers, with their complex mechanisms on display. The shop's walls are adorned with an array of clocks, both pneumatic and traditional, illustrating the transition from the old to the new. An assistant, attentively engaged with a customer, underscores the importance of personalized service in the trade of such specialized equipment. The presence of a statue of Liberty in the shop adds an element of sophistication and a nod to the French cultural heritage. The overall ambiance exudes an air of innovation and progress, reflecting the scientific advancements that characterized the late 19th century. This photograph is an invaluable document of a pivotal moment in the history of time measurement and its commercialization. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of scientific instruments and the role they played in shaping our understanding of time.
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