Antique Framed Print : French Railway Alphabet - XY
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
French Railway Alphabet - XY
French Railway Alphabet - XY for Lord et lady XY en voyage (Lord and Lady X Y on their travels).
19th century
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Media ID 14416075
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Alphabet Passengers Platform Railroad Rich Travelling Travels Voyage
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 17.7cm (9.6" x 7")
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 19th century photograph, titled "French Railway Alphabet - XY: Lord et lady XY en voyage" (Lord and Lady XY on their travels), transports us back in time to an era of elegance and romance on the rails. The image, from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a well-dressed couple, Lord and Lady XY, standing on a railway platform, surrounded by the intricate details of the French railway system. The couple, with an air of sophistication, exude an aura of wealth and privilege, as they prepare for their journey. The railway alphabet, visible in the background, serves as a testament to the advanced transportation system of the time. The intricate design of the alphabet, with its ornate letters and numbers, is a marvel of engineering and design. The railway platform, bustling with activity, is a hive of energy and excitement. Passengers, dressed in their finest attire, mill about, eagerly awaiting their turn to board the train. The train itself, with its steam engine billowing smoke, is a sight to behold. The couple, oblivious to the chaos around them, share a tender moment, their eyes locked in a loving gaze. The photograph, with its rich details and intriguing story, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when travel was an adventure, and the journey was just as important as the destination. The French railway system, with its advanced infrastructure and elegant design, was at the forefront of this exciting new world of transportation, making it a fascinating subject for this image.
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