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Antique Framed Print : PETROLEUM: OIL CITY, 1864. A view of Oil City, Pennsylvania, refining and shipping
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PETROLEUM: OIL CITY, 1864. A view of Oil City, Pennsylvania, refining and shipping
PETROLEUM: OIL CITY, 1864.
A view of Oil City, Pennsylvania, refining and shipping point of the early American petroleum industry. Lithograph, 1864
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Media ID 12568339
1864 Drilling Horse Drawn Industry Oil Well Petroleum Steamboat Wagon Well
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 24.2cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
Petroleum - Oil City, 1864 - A Glimpse into the Birthplace of American Petroleum Industry
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph from 1864 takes us back to a pivotal moment in history, showcasing the bustling city of Oil City, Pennsylvania. The image offers a vivid snapshot of the early days of the American petroleum industry and its significant impact on daily life. In this scene, we are transported to a vibrant riverside setting where horse-drawn wagons and steamboats dominate the landscape. The air is filled with anticipation as workers diligently refine and ship petroleum products that would shape the future of energy consumption. The lithograph captures both the industrial prowess and natural beauty surrounding Oil City. Majestic horses pull heavy wagons laden with barrels of oil while steamboats navigate along the river's gentle currents. In this middle ground between land and water, progress unfolds before our eyes. As we delve deeper into this historical print, it becomes clear that drilling for oil was not merely an economic endeavor but also a testament to human ingenuity. This visual narrative reminds us how innovation can transform landscapes and pave new paths towards prosperity. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this remarkable piece which encapsulates an era when Oil City stood at the forefront of America's petroleum revolution. Let it transport you back in time to witness firsthand how one small town became synonymous with progress and forever altered our world's energy landscape.
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