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Poster Print : PHILADELPHIA: ALMS HOUSE. Alms house in Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, 1799, by William Birch & Son
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PHILADELPHIA: ALMS HOUSE. Alms house in Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, 1799, by William Birch & Son
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Media ID 7545227
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the captivating image of "Philadelphia: Alms House" by William Birch & Son from The Granger Collection, this line engraving dated back to 1799 offers a glimpse into the historical architecture of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With intricate detail and stunning clarity, this poster print makes a perfect addition to any room in your home or office, transporting you to the past with every look. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
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 49cm x 42cm (19.3" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1799, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Philadelphia's Alms House. Located on Spruce Street in Pennsylvania, this historic building served as a sanctuary for the city's poor and destitute. The line engraving, skillfully crafted by William Birch & Son, beautifully captures the architectural details of this significant structure. Intriguingly framed by a sturdy fence, the image showcases an array of activities unfolding around the Alms House. A wagon can be seen traversing down the street, symbolizing transportation during that era. People are scattered throughout the scene - some engaged in conversation or going about their daily routines while others tend to pigs nearby. The print offers insight into both urban life and societal issues prevalent at that time. It serves as a reminder of how communities cared for those less fortunate through institutions like poor houses. Additionally, it highlights elements of early American architecture found in Philadelphia's North district. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand's collection, we are transported back centuries ago when life was simpler yet filled with its own unique challenges and triumphs. Let us appreciate this historical snapshot and reflect upon our progress since then while cherishing our shared heritage.
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