Antique Framed Print : Interior of the Paris post office during the first week of January, the postmen room

Please select a smaller print size for this image

Add to Basket

Framed Photos from Fine Art Finder

Interior of the Paris post office during the first week of January, the postmen room

XIR252958 Interior of the Paris post office during the first week of January, the postmen room, engraved by Fortune Louis Meaulle (1844-1901) (litho) (b/w photo) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Interieur de la poste a Paris pendant la premiere semaine de Janvier; la salle des facteurs; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Media ID 12771607

© www.bridgemanimages.com

Bags Busy Cape Employees Labourers Lamp Lamps Mail Parcel Parcels Postal Service Postman Sack Sacks Sorting Staff Labourer Public Service

14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame

Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")

Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")

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 print transports us to the bustling interior of the Paris post office during a chilly January week. The image showcases the postmen room, where dedicated workers diligently sort through sacks upon sacks of mail. Engraved by Fortune Louis Meaulle and lithographed by Daniel Urrabieta Vierge, this historical piece is housed in the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the tireless efforts of these male postal service employees as they carry out their duties with precision and efficiency. Clad in their distinctive uniforms complete with caps and capes, these Parisian postmen navigate through stacks of letters and parcels, ensuring that communication reaches its intended recipients. The atmosphere within the post office is one of controlled chaos; it hums with activity as state employees work tirelessly to fulfill their public service obligations. Amidst rows of workers laboring away at sorting stations, a head clerk oversees operations while lamps cast a warm glow over the scene. This remarkable photograph captures not only a moment in history but also pays homage to those who have dedicated themselves to facilitating communication throughout generations. It serves as a reminder of how essential postal services are for connecting people across vast distances – an enduring symbol of human connection that transcends time itself.

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.