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Framed Print : Advertisement poster for Attercliffe Swimming Club 31st Annual Swimming Gala at Attercliffe Baths, 1909
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Advertisement poster for Attercliffe Swimming Club 31st Annual Swimming Gala at Attercliffe Baths, 1909
Original at Sheffield Archives (ref. X3/8)
Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library has an unrivalled collection of images of Sheffield, England
Media ID 13987660
© Sheffield City Council
Advertising Attercliffe Club Facilities Posters Road Sport Sports Baths
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring an authentic advertisement for the Attercliffe Swimming Club's 31st Annual Swimming Gala, held at Attercliffe Baths in 1909. This captivating piece of Sheffield history, originally housed at the Sheffield City Archives (ref. X3/8), is now available to adorn your walls. Each print comes expertly framed, preserving the vintage charm of this rare advertisement and adding a unique touch to your decor. Bring a piece of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.3cm x 39.6cm (10.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the year 1909, capturing an advertisement poster for the highly anticipated Attercliffe Swimming Club's 31st Annual Swimming Gala. The event was held at the iconic Attercliffe Baths, a renowned hub of aquatic activities in Sheffield during that era. The poster itself is a testament to the vibrant sporting culture that thrived within this community. It showcases an array of talented swimmers gracefully diving into crystal-clear waters, their synchronized movements conveying both strength and elegance. The image serves as a powerful reminder of how swimming was not only a competitive sport but also an art form. Located on Attercliffe Road, these baths were more than just a venue; they were a symbol of pride for local residents who took great pleasure in witnessing remarkable feats accomplished by their fellow citizens. With state-of-the-art facilities and meticulously maintained pools, Attercliffe Baths became synonymous with excellence in sports. This photograph allows us to appreciate the historical significance of advertising posters as tools for promoting events long before digital media dominated our world. It reminds us of the creativity employed by organizers to entice spectators through visually striking imagery. Preserved at Sheffield Archives (ref. X3/8), this snapshot from yesteryear offers us a glimpse into the past while celebrating the enduring spirit of athleticism and community engagement fostered by organizations like Attercliffe Swimming Club over a century ago.
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