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Antique Framed Print : Ms Napier (bearded) besides F Edge
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Ms Napier (bearded) besides F Edge
Ms Napier (bearded) besides F Edge in the four cylinder Napier racing car Date: 1902
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Automobile Edge Engineering Manufacturing Montague Napier Petrol 1902
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 22.8cm (14.6" x 9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, Ms. Napier, a trailblazing figure in the early days of motorsport, is seen proudly posing next to her four-cylinder Napier racing car, with F. Edge standing beside her. The image, taken in 1902, captures the essence of an era when the automobile was still a new and exciting technology, and racing was a daring and thrilling pursuit. Ms. Napier, with her distinctive beard and determined expression, embodies the spirit of innovation and adventure that characterized the early days of automobile manufacturing and engineering. Her association with Napier, a renowned British engineering firm, further underscores her connection to the cutting edge of motor technology. The Napier racing car, with its sleek lines and powerful engine, is a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the engineers and designers of the time. The four-cylinder engine, a marvel of petrol-powered technology, would have provided the car with the speed and power necessary to compete in the demanding races of the early 20th century. The photograph also features F. Edge, whose identity remains a mystery, but who is likely a member of the Napier team or a fellow racing enthusiast. His presence adds an intriguing layer of context to the image, hinting at the camaraderie and shared passion that bound together the early motoring community. Together, Ms. Napier and her Napier racing car represent the pioneering spirit of the automobile age, a time when the possibilities of transportation seemed limitless, and the thrill of the open road was a powerful draw for those who dared to push the boundaries of what was possible. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, a reminder of the rich history of racing, manufacturing, and engineering that continues to inspire and captivate us today.
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