Antique Framed Print : Jamaica - View from Bridge, Newcastle
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Jamaica - View from Bridge, Newcastle
Slide showing a photograph, looking up hill to a building at Newcastle, Jamaica. Newcastle is a settlement in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and became a military centre in the 1840s.. Part of Box 108. Boswell Collection. Slide number 23. Jamaica, officially the Commonwealth of Jamaica, is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the West Indies. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 14177439
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1840s Antilles Caribbean Commonwealth Cuba Dominican Greater Haiti Hispaniola Indies Jamaica Jamaican Nation Newcastle Officially Settlement Situated
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). 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 28.8cm x 29.4cm (11.3" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
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
This print captures a glimpse of the historic Newcastle settlement in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. The image, dating back to circa 1917, shows a picturesque view from a bridge looking up the hill towards a charming building. Newcastle, which became a military center in the 1840s, holds significant historical importance in Jamaican history.
Jamaica itself is an enchanting island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Greater Antilles. Situated south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, Jamaica boasts stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This photograph provides a window into the past, showcasing the beauty and tranquility of this Caribbean gem.
The lantern slide number 23 from Box 108 in the Boswell Collection offers viewers a unique perspective on Jamaica's history and architecture. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of Jamaica's official status as part of the Commonwealth and its place among other nations in the West Indies.
Overall, this print serves as a testament to Jamaica's enduring charm and allure throughout centuries gone by. It invites us to explore and appreciate the island's vibrant past while marveling at its natural splendor captured within this timeless image.
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