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Antique Framed Print : Telegraph poles following the transcontinental railroad
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Telegraph poles following the transcontinental railroad
Linemen stringing telegraph wire beside the transcontinental railroad on the Great Plains, 1860s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5885633
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1860s Communication Great Plains Industrial Revolution Invention Ladder Plains Prairie Rail Road Steam Train Technology Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraphy Train Transcontinental Railroad West Western Worker Telegraph Pole Telegraph Wire
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 23.2cm x 37.1cm (9.1" 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 hand-colored woodcut from the 19th century takes us back to the era of pioneering communication and industrial revolution. The image showcases linemen diligently stringing telegraph wire alongside the transcontinental railroad on the vast Great Plains of North America in the 1860s. Against a backdrop of endless prairie, these dedicated workers are seen perched atop ladders, carefully connecting each telegraph pole to ensure seamless transmission across this expansive land. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated - it represents an American invention that forever changed how information was relayed across great distances. As steam trains thunder by in the distance, their presence symbolizes progress and connectivity sweeping through the Western frontier. Through this artful illustration, we glimpse into a time when technology met tradition; where vintage meets innovation. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' relentless pursuit to bridge gaps and unite communities through advanced telecommunications systems. North Wind Picture Archives has beautifully captured this historic scene, preserving its essence for generations to come. This print transports us back to an era when telegraphs were lifelines and railroads were veins that pumped life into remote corners of North America. Let us marvel at their ingenuity and pay homage to those who laid down these crucial foundations for modern communication networks.
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