Antique Framed Print : Lifeboat on Roadside
Framed Photos From Mary Evans Picture Library
Lifeboat on Roadside
Shiver my timbers! What a strange roadside sight! Once the pride of Falmouth, Cornwall, this old lifeboat lay for many years in quiet country lane in Surrey
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Media ID 4368931
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10156042
Falmouth Lane Life Boat Life Boats Pride Quiet Road Side Saving Shiver Sight Strange Surrey Timbers Years
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 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
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 print titled "Lifeboat on Roadside" truly captures a unique and unexpected sight. The image shows an old lifeboat, once the pride of Falmouth, Cornwall, now laying in a quiet country lane in Surrey. It is a strange juxtaposition to see this historical vessel out of its element and far from the sea where it once saved lives.
The lifeboat's presence on the roadside evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue - how did it end up here? What stories could it tell from its years of service? The timeworn appearance of the boat hints at its long history and adds to the overall charm of this scene.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from the 1940s, we are reminded of the importance of these life-saving vessels and their role in maritime history. The image serves as a reminder that even objects as seemingly mundane as a lifeboat can hold great significance and tell compelling tales.
Overall, "Lifeboat on Roadside" is not just a photograph but a window into another time and place. It invites us to ponder the mysteries of transportation, history, and human ingenuity while also serving as a visual feast for our eyes.
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