Antique Framed Print : Port of Suez, Egypt, circa 1880s
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Port of Suez, Egypt, circa 1880s
Port of Suez, Egypt, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s
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Media ID 14356020
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
18"x16" (46x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x16 inches (46x41cm). 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 29.4cm x 26.6cm (11.6" x 10.5")
Estimated Product Size is 46.4cm x 41.4cm (18.3" 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
This photograph captures the bustling activity at the Port of Suez in Egypt during the late 1800s. The Suez Canal, an engineering marvel of the time, is seen in the background, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and significantly reducing the distance and time required for ships to travel between Europe and Asia. The image showcases a diverse array of vessels docked at the port, from sailing ships with their tall masts and billowing sails to steamships with their distinctive funnels and paddle wheels. The hustle and bustle of the port is evident, with workers loading and unloading cargo, horses and donkeys transporting goods, and sailors going about their duties. The photograph also reveals the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere of the port, with people of various ethnicities and nationalities working and trading side by side. The colorful bazaars and markets can be seen in the distance, where merchants sold spices, textiles, and other exotic goods. The desert landscape of Egypt is visible in the background, with the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx tantalizingly out of sight. The Port of Suez was a gateway to the wonders of the ancient world, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the bustling hub of international trade and cultural exchange that thrived there during the late 1800s.
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