Antique Framed Print : Toll Towers Utrecht
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Toll Towers Utrecht
The city of Utrecht levies tolls on passing water-traffic : one of the towers which overlooked the waterways
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Media ID 4388679
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Levies Netherlands Overlooked Passing Toll Tolls Towers Traffic Utrecht Water Ways
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 captures the historical Toll Towers in Utrecht, Netherlands. These towers were once used by the city to levy tolls on passing water traffic, providing a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history and its importance as a hub for trade and commerce.
The imposing towers overlook the picturesque waterways of Utrecht, serving as both a reminder of past events and a symbol of the city's strategic location. As boats passed through these waters, they would have been subject to paying tolls at these very towers, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this already intriguing scene.
Dating back centuries, these toll towers have witnessed countless ships come and go, each one contributing to the bustling activity that defined Utrecht during this time period. The architecture of the towers themselves is impressive, standing tall against the backdrop of the waterways below.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to an era when tolls were levied on passing vessels and these towers played a crucial role in overseeing such transactions. It is a snapshot of history frozen in time, offering us a window into Utrecht's past that is both enlightening and captivating.
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