Antique Framed Print : Air Travel - Thomas Cook
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Air Travel - Thomas Cook
Brochure for Thomas Cook air travel holidays. Date: 1937
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Media ID 14114412
© Thomas Cook Archive/Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Airman Brochure Cook Goggles Pilot Seaplane Suntan 1937
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 22.7cm x 37.1cm (8.9" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the golden age of aviation with this cover image from a 1937 Thomas Cook air travel brochure. The vibrant hues of the seaplane against the clear blue sky and tranquil waters evoke a sense of adventure and excitement, as if inviting us to embark on a journey to far-off lands. The pilot, clad in a leather helmet and goggles, exudes confidence and determination, while the passenger, with a radiant suntan and a smile on her face, embodies the carefree spirit of holidaymaking. This evocative image, taken in the heart of the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the history of air travel during an era when it was still a novelty and a luxury. The use of seaplanes, which could take off and land on water, added an extra dimension to the travel experience, allowing passengers to explore remote destinations that were previously inaccessible. The Thomas Cook brochure, with its promise of affordable and luxurious air travel holidays, revolutionized the way people explored the world. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of travel, making the skies accessible to the masses and opening up new horizons of discovery and exploration. This photograph, with its timeless appeal and nostalgic charm, is a testament to the enduring allure of air travel and the spirit of adventure that it inspires. It transports us back in time, allowing us to relive the thrill of early aviation and the excitement of exploring new frontiers.
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