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Joseph Swan
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914), English chemist, inventor and industrialist. As well as inventing the dry plate photographic process, he gave his first successful demonstration of a light bulb in 1879. Within four years he was manufacturing 10, 000 lamp bulbs a week, and in 1883, he amalgamated his business with Thomas Alva Edison to form the Edison and Swan Electric Company. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1874 and was knighted in 1904
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Bring historical brilliance to your walls with Media Storehouse's Joseph Swan Poster Print. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914), the English chemist, inventor, and industrialist renowned for inventing the dry plate photographic process. With its vivid colors and exceptional detail, this poster is a captivating tribute to Swan's groundbreaking achievements in the realm of photography. Elevate your home or office décor while celebrating the rich history of scientific innovation. Order your Joseph Swan Poster Print today and let the story of this remarkable inventor inspire you every day."
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 54cm x 42cm (21.3" 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.
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This photograph captures Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914), a pioneering English chemist, inventor, and industrialist. Swan is best known for his invention of the dry plate photographic process in 1871, which revolutionized the field of photography by eliminating the need for wet collodion plates. However, Swan's achievements extend beyond photography. In 1879, he gave the first successful demonstration of an incandescent light bulb, using a carbon filament. Within just four short years, Swan's company was manufacturing 10,000 lamp bulbs per week. In 1883, Swan's business amalgamated with Thomas Alva Edison's to form the Edison and Swan Electric Company. Swan's groundbreaking inventions earned him numerous accolades, including a Fellowship of the Royal Society in 1874 and a knighthood in 1904. Swan's contributions to science and industry were significant, paving the way for advancements in both photography and electric lighting. This photograph is a testament to Swan's ingenuity and his impact on the technological landscape of the late 19th century. (Sir Joseph Wilson Swan, English chemist, inventor, and industrialist. Inventor of the dry plate photographic process (1871) and the first successful demonstration of an incandescent light bulb (1879). Amalgamated his business with Thomas Alva Edison to form the Edison and Swan Electric Company in 1883. Became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1874 and was knighted in 1904.)
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