Postcard : TITUSVILLE OIL WELL, 1859. The Drake Well, first oil well drilled at Titusville, Pennsylvania
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TITUSVILLE OIL WELL, 1859. The Drake Well, first oil well drilled at Titusville, Pennsylvania
TITUSVILLE OIL WELL, 1859.
The Drake Well, first oil well drilled at Titusville, Pennsylvania. Engraving, 1859
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Media ID 13638914
1859 Drake Oil Well Pennsylvania Titusville Well
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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 print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the birth of the oil industry. The image showcases the iconic Titusville Oil Well, also known as the Drake Well, which was drilled in 1859 at Titusville, Pennsylvania. This engraving beautifully captures the exterior of this groundbreaking well. The scene is filled with an air of excitement and anticipation as workers diligently carry out their tasks around the site. The towering structure stands tall against a picturesque backdrop, symbolizing hope and progress for a nation on the brink of industrial revolution. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded of how this single well sparked an unprecedented boom in oil production that would shape economies and transform societies worldwide. It was here that Edwin L. Drake successfully extracted oil from deep within the earth using innovative drilling techniques. The Granger Collection has expertly preserved this engraving from 1859, allowing us to appreciate not only its artistic value but also its immense historical significance. This print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of discovery. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply intrigued by mankind's triumphs over nature's resources, this print transports you back to a time when one well forever changed our world.
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