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Antique Framed Print : A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens - Coloured slide with handwritten inscription - Lorry reads the dispatch Recalled to Life. Part of Box 326, A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Coloured, Boswell Collection. Slide number 29. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14176029
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Cities Dickens Dispatch Lorry Reads Recalled Slides Tale
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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25cm x 37.1cm (9.8" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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.
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This coloured slide presents an illustration from Charles Dickens' timeless novel, A Tale of Two Cities. The image, taken from the Boswell Collection, dates back to circa 1900. The scene depicted is one of intense emotion and suspense as a lorry driver, with a determined look on his face, reads a dispatch labeled "Recalled to Life." The backdrop is the historic cityscape of Paris, with its iconic architecture and cobblestone streets, while the contrasting image of a tranquil London landscape is visible in the background. The slide, which is part of Box 326 in the collection, offers a glimpse into the rich detail and vivid storytelling that Dickens is renowned for. The handwritten inscription on the slide adds to its allure, making it a unique and intriguing piece of history. A Tale of Two Cities, published in 1859, is a masterpiece of historical fiction that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption against the backdrop of the French Revolution. This slide serves as a visual reminder of the powerful storytelling and enduring impact of Dickens' work. The lantern slide, with its intricate detail and beautiful colour palette, invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in the world of Dickens' classic novel. The image of the lorry driver, engrossed in the dispatch, adds an element of drama and mystery, leaving us wondering what secrets the slide may hold and what adventures lie ahead in the pages of A Tale of Two Cities.
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