Framed Print : BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1800. The City Tavern (left) and the Bank of Pennsylvania, South Second Street, Philadelphia: colored line engraving, 1800, by William Birch & Son
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BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1800. The City Tavern (left) and the Bank of Pennsylvania, South Second Street, Philadelphia: colored line engraving, 1800, by William Birch & Son
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Media ID 7504733
1800 Banking Commerce Finance Philadelphia Will I Am
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the historic "Bank of Pennsylvania, 1800. The City Tavern (left) and the Bank of Pennsylvania, South Second Street, Philadelphia: colored line engraving, 1800, by William Birch & Son" from The Granger Collection. This stunning piece of art transports you to the bustling streets of Philadelphia over 200 years ago. The intricate details of the engraving showcase the Bank of Pennsylvania and the City Tavern, two iconic landmarks of early American history. Add this beautiful and authentic work of art to your home or office to inspire a sense of history and tradition.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.6cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 colored line engraving from 1800 showcases the iconic Bank of Pennsylvania and City Tavern in Philadelphia. The image, skillfully created by William Birch & Son, takes us back to a bustling street scene in early America. On the left side of the print stands the majestic City Tavern, its grandeur evident even in this black and white depiction. With its imposing architecture and inviting entrance, it served as a hub for social gatherings and political discussions during that era. Adjacent to it is the Bank of Pennsylvania building on South Second Street. This financial institution played a crucial role in shaping commerce and trade at the time. Its sturdy structure exudes stability and confidence, reflecting its importance within Philadelphia's growing economy. The streets surrounding these prominent establishments are filled with people going about their daily lives - merchants conducting business transactions, pedestrians strolling along North Second Street, and perhaps even patrons enjoying a drink at one of the nearby bars. As we admire this historical snapshot frozen in time through an intricately crafted engraving, we can't help but appreciate how far our society has come since then. It serves as a reminder of both our humble beginnings as well as our relentless pursuit of progress throughout history.
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