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Antique Framed Print : GWR Buffet Car, c1938
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GWR Buffet Car, c1938
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 1412920
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1930s Buffet Refreshment Restaurant
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 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases a GWR Buffet Car from the 1930s, a time when train travel was an exciting and luxurious experience. The Buffet Car, a vital component of the train, offered passengers a place to relax, socialize, and enjoy refreshments during their journey. The Buffet Car's exterior is adorned with intricate details, including the GWR crest proudly displayed on the side. The windows are filled with the warm glow of lamplight, casting an inviting ambiance. The car's body is a rich, dark green, reflecting the classic and elegant design of the era. Inside, the Buffet Car is a bustling hive of activity. The counter is lined with an array of tantalizing treats, from sandwiches and pastries to hot beverages and alcoholic drinks. The waiter, dressed in formal attire, skillfully prepares and serves refreshments to passengers, who sit comfortably at the tables, enjoying their meals and the passing scenery. The Buffet Car provided a much-needed respite from the journey, allowing passengers to recharge and continue their adventure in style. The 1930s were a golden age for train travel, and the GWR Buffet Car perfectly encapsulates the spirit of that era - a time when travel was not just a means to an end, but an experience to be savored.
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