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Framed Print : Express train with the mail signals, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Express train with the mail signals, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Express train with the mail signals, 1844. Postal service between Britain and India - the mail travels from the port of Folkestone to London via...a special train...despatched in less than two hours to the metropolis. On these occasions, the transit of a train on India Mail service, is indicated to all the railway servants by a broad white board placed during daylight in front of the engine; and, at night by three white lights in the same situation. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an unknown artist's depiction of an express train from 1844, as it carries the mail signals between Britain and India. Witness the ingenuity of the postal service, with this special train dispatching in under two hours from the port of Folkestone to London. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your space with this intriguing piece from Heritage Images.
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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.
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This photo print, titled "Express train with the mail signals, 1844" takes us back to a significant era in British history. It showcases the vital postal service between Britain and India during the 19th century. The image captures an express train on its journey from Folkestone to London, carrying precious mail that connects two distant corners of the British Empire. The creator of this remarkable photograph remains unknown, yet their talent for capturing historical moments is evident. The engraving depicts a steam locomotive pulling carriages filled with letters and newspapers, symbolizing communication and connection across vast distances. During daylight hours, railway servants were alerted to the transit of an India Mail service by a broad white board placed in front of the engine. At night, three white lights shone from the same position as a signal for all those involved in ensuring smooth transportation. This image not only highlights advancements in transportation technology but also represents imperial power and control during this period. It serves as a reminder of Britain's dominance over global trade routes and its ability to maintain efficient communication networks throughout its empire. As we gaze upon this intriguing piece from "Illustrated London News" published in 1844, we are transported back in time to witness how crucial railways were for delivering mail promptly across vast distances within just two hours—a testament to human ingenuity and progress during Victorian times.
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