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Exact time, France 1880
The unification and distribution of time using pneumatic chronometers, France - scene in the shop where the clocks are sold. Date: 1880
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Media ID 23092642
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Assistant Assistants Buying Clock Clocks Distribution Exact Instruments Liberty Measurement Pneumatic Pump Pumps Selling Unification Walls Chronometers
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Exact time, France 1880" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intriguing moment of the unification and distribution of time in France, as depicted in this scene from a shop where pneumatic chronometers are sold. Relive history in vibrant detail with our premium canvas prints, expertly crafted to bring the rich textures and colors of this iconic photograph to life in your home or office. Experience the allure of the past, preserved in the highest quality for your enjoyment.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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 photograph, taken in France in the year 1880, offers a glimpse into the world of time measurement and its unification and distribution during the 1880s. The scene unfolds in a quintessential French shop, where the latest scientific instruments, including pneumatic chronometers, are being sold. Pneumatic chronometers, a marvel of the era, were revolutionary timekeeping devices that utilized air pressure to regulate the flow of a pendulum, ensuring greater accuracy than traditional clocks. The use of these advanced timekeeping instruments was a significant step towards the unification and distribution of precise time. The photograph showcases the intricacies of the pneumatic chronometers, with their complex mechanisms on display. The shop's walls are adorned with an array of clocks, both pneumatic and traditional, illustrating the transition from the old to the new. An assistant, attentively engaged with a customer, underscores the importance of personalized service in the trade of such specialized equipment. The presence of a statue of Liberty in the shop adds an element of sophistication and a nod to the French cultural heritage. The overall ambiance exudes an air of innovation and progress, reflecting the scientific advancements that characterized the late 19th century. This photograph is an invaluable document of a pivotal moment in the history of time measurement and its commercialization. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of scientific instruments and the role they played in shaping our understanding of time.
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