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Antique Framed Print : Gagarin and Tereshkova, souvenir postcard
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Gagarin and Tereshkova, souvenir postcard
Gagarin and Tereshkova, Soviet cosmonauts, souvenir postcard. Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) was the first person in space. On 12 April 1961, he completed a single orbit around the Earth in a trip lasting 108 minutes. Valentina Treshkova (born 1937, here referred to as V. Nikolajewa-Tereshkova) was the first woman in space. From 16 June 1963, she spent almost three days in orbit, circling the Earth 48 times. Both cosmonauts became heroes in the Soviet Union, and famous worldwide. This postcard, which has the caption Visit the USSR, was issued in 1963 to promote tourism
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1900s 1960s 1963 Astronaut Cosmonaut Cyrillic First Man In Space First Woman In Space Globe Orbit Orbits Post Card Propaganda Russian Soviet Space Flight Space Race Tourism Vostok 1 Vostok 6 Yuri Gagarin Soviet Space Program
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 20.6cm (14.6" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" 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.
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This print showcases the iconic Soviet cosmonauts, Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, on a souvenir postcard. Yuri Gagarin, hailed as a pioneer in space exploration, made history on April 12th, 1961 by becoming the first person to journey into outer space. He completed a remarkable single orbit around the Earth lasting 108 minutes. Valentina Tereshkova followed suit and etched her name in the annals of space travel as the first woman to venture beyond our planet's atmosphere. From June 16th to June 19th, 1963, she orbited Earth an astounding 48 times during her nearly three-day mission. Both Gagarin and Tereshkova achieved legendary status not only within their homeland but also worldwide. This postcard serves as a timeless memento from that era when they became celebrated heroes of the Soviet Union. Issued in 1963 with the caption "Visit the USSR" it aimed to promote tourism while commemorating these extraordinary achievements. The image captures two individuals who defied gravity's constraints and expanded human horizons through their courage and technological prowess. It symbolizes an era marked by groundbreaking advancements in space exploration amidst intense competition between nations during the Space Race. As we gaze upon this historical artifact adorned with Cyrillic script, we are reminded of humanity's indomitable spirit and our unrelenting quest for knowledge beyond our earthly boundaries.
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