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Framed Print : The Motor City
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The Motor City
circa 1955: Detroit is the seventh largest city in the United States and a centre for the car-manufacturing industry. (Photo by Carl Purcell/Three Lions/Getty Images)
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Carl Purcell
Media ID 18903061
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step into the vibrant heart of America's Motor City with this stunning framed print by Carl Purcell. Captured in the mid-1950s, this iconic image showcases Detroit's industrial might and automotive heritage. The black and white photograph beautifully highlights the city's iconic factories and the smokestacks that once defined its skyline. Hang this timeless piece in your home or office to bring a touch of historic Americana into your space. The Framed Print from Media Storehouse is made with museum-quality materials, ensuring your investment is protected and preserved for years to come.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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 59.1cm x 59.9cm (23.3" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
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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The Motor City (circa 1955) - Detroit's Automotive Legacy Captured in Time
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. This photo print, taken by the talented photographer Carl Purcell, transports us back to the bustling streets of Detroit during its heyday as the seventh largest city in the United States. The image beautifully encapsulates the essence of a vibrant metropolis that was once at the heart of America's car-manufacturing industry. In this square-format photograph, we witness an era when Detroit reigned supreme as a symbol of innovation and progress. The cityscape is alive with activity; towering buildings line the horizon while vintage automobiles fill every street corner. This snapshot perfectly captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing not only architectural grandeur but also highlighting how deeply intertwined Detroit was with automobile production. Purcell's masterful use of black and white adds depth and texture to this historical piece. It evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when American manufacturing prowess reached its zenith, epitomized by Detroit's thriving automotive industry. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork from Fine Art Storehouse, we are reminded of Detroit's enduring legacy as "The Motor City". It serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an homage to those who shaped America through their dedication to engineering marvels on wheels.
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