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Poster Print : John Bews shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands
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John Bews shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands
John Bew, Wholesale & Retail Tobacco & Cigar Merchant, and Ship Insurance Agent -- his shop front in Guernsey, Channel Islands, with a female assistant standing in the doorway. Date: circa 1905
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Agent Assistant Channel Cigar Cigars Door Way Drugs Guernsey Insurance Merchant Retail Selling Tobacco Tobacconist Wholesale
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of vintage poster prints: "John Bew's Shop Front in Guernsey, Channel Islands." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to circa 1905. The photograph showcases the shop front of John Bew, a prominent figure in Guernsey's history who ran a successful wholesale and retail tobacco and cigar merchant business, as well as an insurance agency. The scene is set with a female assistant standing in the doorway, adding a personal touch to this intriguing snapshot of the past. Decorate your walls with this evocative piece of history and bring a touch of nostalgia to 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.4cm (23.4" x 15.1")
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
Step back in time with this photograph of John Bew's shop front in the picturesque town of Guernsey, Channel Islands, circa 1905. The Edwardian-era building, adorned with intricate stonework and ornate signage, housed both Bew's wholesale and retail tobacco and cigar merchant business, as well as his ship insurance agency. John Bew, a prominent figure in the local community, stands proudly outside his establishment, overseeing the bustling trade. His female assistant, elegantly dressed in a long skirt and blouse, welcomes customers from the doorway. The display window showcases an array of tobacco and cigars, enticing passersby with their enticing aroma. The shop front exudes an air of sophistication and prosperity, reflecting the wealth and success of Bew's business ventures. The presence of the ship in the background underscores the importance of Guernsey's maritime heritage and the role that the tobacco and insurance industries played in the island's economy during this period. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of a fine cigar and a good cup of tea were treasured experiences. The warm, inviting atmosphere of John Bew's shop front continues to captivate us, making it a cherished piece of Guernsey's rich history.
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