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New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855
New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855. One of Londons first pillar (letter) boxes was erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Cartoon from Punch. (London March 1855)
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Media ID 14836880
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Convenience Farringdon Street Fleet Street Innovation Letter Box Mail Mistake Pillar Box Post Postbox Ann Ronan Pictures Bemused Bewildered Postal Service
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855" by oüDeš Deš. This vintage image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases an intriguing moment in London's history when the city's first pillar letter boxes were erected at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Warm up your home decor with this charming piece of historical art that tells a unique story from the past. Add this photograph to your collection and ignite conversations with its fascinating detail and nostalgic charm.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from 1855 captures a humorous moment in Victorian London. Titled "New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!", the cartoon depicts one of London's first pillar (letter) boxes erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. The image showcases a scene where men, seemingly bewildered, mistake these new letter boxes for heating stoves. The concept of this innovation in communications is portrayed with wit and satire. As people pass by on the road, their bemused expressions add to the comical atmosphere. This engraving from Punch magazine reflects both the convenience brought by these new postal services and also highlights how unfamiliar they were to society at that time. The artist skillfully captures the essence of 19th-century Britain through this monochrome depiction. The bustling street, lined with buildings and people going about their daily lives, transports us back to an era when mail was an essential means of communication. With its blend of humor and historical context, this print serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of technological advancements in communication systems. It also offers a glimpse into everyday life during that period while showcasing British wit and creativity through satire.
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