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Poster Print : TRANSPORTATION AD, 1888. Illustration from an American magazine advertisement, 1888
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TRANSPORTATION AD, 1888. Illustration from an American magazine advertisement, 1888
TRANSPORTATION AD, 1888.
Illustration from an American magazine advertisement, 1888, depicting a man recommending the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad to another man who had expressed interest in traveling to California
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Media ID 12223694
1888 Advertising Advice Burlington California Chair Chicago Cigarette Coil Conversation Deck Detail Excursion Passenger Pipe Quincy Railroad Reading Rigging Rope Smoke Smoker Traveling Wealthy
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Transportation Ad Poster Print from Granger, NYC. This stunning 1888 illustration, sourced from The Granger Collection, transports you to a bygone era with its captivating depiction of a man enthusiastically endorsing the Chicago Transportation System in an American magazine advertisement. Add this unique piece to your decor and bring a touch of historical charm to your space with Media Storehouse's high-quality poster prints.
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 48.2cm (16.5" x 19")
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.
Step into the Future - The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
EDITORS COMMENTS
. Transportation has always been a gateway to new adventures, and this print from 1888 takes us back in time to an era when railroads were the epitome of modernity. In this illustration from an American magazine advertisement, we witness a conversation between two men that holds the promise of exciting journeys. Set against a late 19th-century backdrop, one man passionately recommends the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad to his companion who dreams of traveling to California. Their animated discussion unfolds on deck as they enjoy their pipes and cigarettes, surrounded by fellow passengers dressed in elegant attire. The attention to detail is remarkable – from the intricate rigging above them to the women seated nearby engrossed in reading material. The well-dressed gentlemen exude wealth and sophistication as they discuss their plans for venturing westward. A sense of anticipation fills the air as they envision traversing vast landscapes aboard this renowned railroad. This advertisement captures not only a moment frozen in time but also embodies aspirations for progress and exploration during America's Gilded Age. It serves as a reminder that transportation has always played a pivotal role in connecting people with new opportunities and experiences. Granger Art on Demand brings us this fascinating glimpse into history through its collection of prints like these – transporting us back over a century ago when railroads were at the forefront of innovation and adventure.
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