Glass Coaster : Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland
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Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland
Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland Date: circa 1890
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14410972
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Glass Coaster
Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.
Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 7.6cm (3" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lantern slide image transports us back in time to the picturesque Irish harbor town of Queenstown, County Cork, in the late 19th century. Circa 1890, the photograph presents a serene and idyllic scene, with the natural beauty of the harbor and its surroundings on full display. The image, part of the Boswell Collection held by the Bexley Heritage Trust in the United Kingdom, showcases the quaint charm of Queenstown, a popular tourist destination during the Victorian era. Situated on the southwestern coast of Ireland, Queenstown was renowned for its stunning natural harbor, which provided a sheltered anchorage for ships traveling between Europe and North America. The image reveals the bustling activity of the harbor, with several vessels anchored in the bay, their sails billowing gently in the breeze. The town itself is nestled at the foot of the hills, its red-roofed houses and stone walls blending seamlessly with the rugged landscape. The lantern slide, a common medium for projecting visual content during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offers a unique glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and charm of Queenstown as it once was. The image, with its rich details and evocative atmosphere, invites us to imagine the stories of the people who lived and worked in this Irish harbor town over a century ago.
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