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Antique Framed Print : AW Wheel Shop, 1925
Framed Photos from STEAM Museum
AW Wheel Shop, 1925
Wheel balancing
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 457406
© STEAM Picture Library 2007 - All Rights Reserved
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 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
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
In this print titled "AW Wheel Shop, 1925 (Wheel balancing) (Swindon, wheel, AW)" from the STEAM Museum of the GWR, we are transported back to a bygone era when craftsmanship and precision were at the heart of industrial innovation. The image showcases an intimate glimpse into the bustling workshop of the renowned AW Wheel Shop in Swindon during 1925. As our eyes wander through this monochromatic masterpiece, we find ourselves immersed in a world where skilled workers meticulously balance wheels with unwavering dedication. Each artisan is engrossed in their task, their hands expertly maneuvering tools that have become extensions of themselves over years of practice. The air is thick with anticipation as they strive for perfection – ensuring every wheel rolling out from this shop will deliver a smooth and seamless journey for passengers aboard Great Western Railway trains. The composition exudes an aura of timeless elegance; rays of sunlight gently filter through high windows, casting soft shadows on worn workbenches and aged machinery. Every detail tells a story: weathered wooden floors bear witness to countless hours spent perfecting craftmanship while faded posters on walls hint at camaraderie among colleagues. This evocative photograph serves as a poignant reminder that behind every technological marvel lies human ingenuity and expertise. It invites us to reflect upon our own modern advancements while paying homage to those who paved the way for progress. As we admire this remarkable piece captured almost a century ago, let us celebrate these
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