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Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram
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H. Armstrong Roberts
Media ID 20946583
Announcement Message Boys Brand Name Caucasian Appearance Child Children Only Communication Delivery Person Human Gender Image Created 20th Century Letter Message Messenger Number Of People One Boy Only Only Boys Telegram Uniform Uniform Cap Waist Up Western Union
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Western Union Messenger Poster Print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This vintage image, titled "Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram" (circa 1930s), showcases a determined Western Union messenger proudly announcing the arrival of a telegram, with a camera in the background. This iconic black-and-white photograph, captured by renowned photographer H. Armstrong Roberts, is a captivating addition to any home or office space, evoking nostalgia and the spirit of communication history. Bring a piece of the past into your present with this stunning, museum-quality poster print.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 53.3cm (16.5" x 21")
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.
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In this print from the 1930s, we are transported back in time to witness a significant moment of communication. A young Western Union messenger stands confidently facing the camera, his uniform impeccably crisp and his hat perched proudly on his head. The studio shot captures him waist up, allowing us to focus on his determined expression as he announces a telegram. The image exudes an old-fashioned charm with its vintage aesthetic and timeless subject matter. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era when handwritten letters held immense value and telegrams were eagerly anticipated messengers of news. This particular photograph encapsulates the essence of human connection through written words. What makes this scene even more intriguing is that our messenger is just a child - perhaps highlighting the importance placed upon trustworthiness and responsibility within Western Union's ranks. Surrounded by messages waiting to be delivered, he carries out his duty with utmost dedication. H. Armstrong Roberts masterfully captured this snapshot in time, freezing it forever for us to admire decades later. As we gaze at this evocative composition, we can't help but appreciate the significance of communication throughout history – how it has evolved yet remained an essential part of our lives.
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