Poster Print : Portable Gas Lamp
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Portable Gas Lamp
A portable gas lamp for general railway use, patented by Mr Johnstone. It was first used on the Eastern Counties Railway, as a head light to the engine
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11th 1845 Counties Johnstone Lamp Patented Portable
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Brighten up your space with the captivating Portable Gas Lamp print from our Media Storehouse collection. This vintage illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a classic railway artifact - a portable gas lamp patented by Mr. Johnstone. First used on the Eastern Counties Railway as a headlight for engines, this antique accessory adds an authentic touch of history and industrial charm to any room. Bring the nostalgia of railway travel into your home or office with this beautifully detailed and evocative print."
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 35.6cm x 59.4cm (14" x 23.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures the innovation of Mr. Johnstone's patented Portable Gas Lamp, which was first used on the Eastern Counties Railway in January 1845. The lamp served as a headlight for the engine, providing much-needed illumination for safe travel during nighttime journeys. This invention marked a significant advancement in railway technology, ensuring that trains could operate efficiently and safely even in low light conditions.
The detailed illustration showcases the intricate design of the portable gas lamp, highlighting its importance in railway history. Its compact size and portability made it an essential tool for train operators, allowing them to navigate tracks with ease and precision. The import of this revolutionary device cannot be overstated, as it revolutionized the way railways operated and paved the way for further advancements in locomotive technology.
As we admire this piece of history captured by Rights Managed photography, we are reminded of the ingenuity and creativity of inventors like Mr. Johnstone who helped shape our modern world. This image serves as a testament to human innovation and progress, showcasing how simple yet groundbreaking inventions can have a lasting impact on society.
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