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Poster Print : Ironwork a059420
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Ironwork a059420
Swindon, Wiltshire. A water stop tap cover plate made by Rye and Blackwell, Swindon
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 12109599
© Historic England Archive
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Ironwork a059420 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an exquisite photograph by Peter Williams. This captivating image showcases a water stop tap cover plate, a masterpiece of ironwork craftsmanship, produced by Rye and Blackwell in Swindon, Wiltshire. This Historic England treasure adds a touch of industrial elegance and history to any space. Printed on premium photo paper, this poster brings the intricate details and rich textures of the original ironwork to life, making it a stunning addition to your home or office decor.
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 52.5cm x 42cm (20.7" 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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of ironwork, known as the water stop tap cover plate, created by Rye and Blackwell in Swindon, Wiltshire. The intricacy and craftsmanship of this opercula are truly mesmerizing. The photograph captures the fine details etched into the iron surface, revealing an exquisite pattern that adds elegance to its functional purpose. Every curve and line tells a story of skilled hands at work, transforming raw material into a work of art. The play of light and shadow on the iron surface creates depth and texture, enhancing its visual appeal. It is evident that this cover plate was not just designed for utility but also with an artistic sensibility in mind. As we admire this piece from Peter Williams' lens, it transports us back to an era when such attention to detail was commonplace in everyday objects. This image serves as a reminder of our rich industrial heritage and the importance placed on even the smallest elements within our urban landscapes. Through this photo print, Historic England invites us to appreciate not only the grand architectural marvels but also these hidden gems that often go unnoticed amidst our bustling cities. Let us cherish these remnants from our past as they continue to inspire future generations with their timeless beauty and historical significance.
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