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Framed Print : Steam train on Bloemfontein to Pretoria route, South Africa
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Steam train on Bloemfontein to Pretoria route, South Africa
Steam train on the Bloemfontein to Pretoria route, South Africa, showing a Boer ambush. Date: circa 1900
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of history to your home or office with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken circa 1900, depicts a steam train on the Bloemfontein to Pretoria route in South Africa. The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time as the train passes through the landscape, with a Boer ambush in the background. This unique and intriguing piece of history is available as a Framed Print, perfect for those who appreciate the richness of the past and the beauty of vintage photography.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). 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 39.6cm x 25.1cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of South Africa's railway system, as a steam train on the Bloemfontein to Pretoria route comes under attack during the Boer War in circa 1900. The locomotive, with its powerful engine and billowing plume of smoke, is the epitome of industrial might, yet it is dwarfed by the raw power and determination of the Boer soldiers hidden in the brush. Armed with rifles, they prepare to ambush the train, their faces etched with focus and resolve. The railway line connecting Bloemfontein and Pretoria was a vital artery for transportation and communication during this tumultuous period. The Boers, seeking to disrupt British supply lines and disrupt the British advance, launched numerous attacks on trains and railway stations. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the dangerous reality of rail travel during this time. The steam train, with its express locomotive at the front, was a symbol of progress and modernity in the late 19th century. Yet, as this image shows, it was also a target for the conflict raging around it. The men in uniform, both British and Boer, are a reminder of the human cost of war, as they engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse on the railways of South Africa. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of the steam train, as well as a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of South Africa's railway system during the Boer War.
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