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Railway Porter
26th October 1907: A railway porter stands with a trolley on a platform luggage weighing scale at Marleybone station, London. He is adjacent to a cabinet full of destination labels to be pasted on to passengers luggage. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12020128
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Railway Porter poster print from the Topical Press Agency, available at Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse. Captured on 26th October 1907 at Marleybone Station in London, this vintage photograph showcases a railway porter diligently weighing luggage on a platform trolley. Add a touch of history and character to your walls with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Perfect for transport enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of nostalgia. Order yours today from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse and let the story of this iconic image unfold in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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
In this black and white portrait, captured by the Topical Press Agency in 1907, we are transported back in time to Marleybone station in London. The focal point of the image is a railway porter, standing proudly with his trolley on a platform luggage weighing scale. His uniform exudes professionalism and hints at the importance of his role within the bustling world of rail transport. Adjacent to him stands a cabinet filled with destination labels, ready to be pasted onto passengers' luggage. These labels serve as symbols of adventure and travel, representing the diverse array of journeys that commence from this very spot. The photograph's monochromatic format adds an air of nostalgia and authenticity, allowing us to truly appreciate the historical significance it holds. It captures not only a moment frozen in time but also reflects upon societal norms and occupations during this era. As we delve deeper into this image, we cannot help but marvel at its intricate details - from the carefully placed signs and symbols to the weight scale that signifies precision in handling passengers' belongings. This photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and progress within transportation systems. It transports us back over a century ago when train travel was at its peak, reminding us of how far we have come while simultaneously evoking a sense of longing for simpler times.
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