Poster Print : Santos-Dumont 1906
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Santos-Dumont 1906
Santos-Dumont biplane 14bis, used as publicity by the Cornish town of Lostwithiel - the air here is excellent ! Date: late 19th century
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Bi Plane Cornish Dumont Excellent Lostwithiel Publicity Santos
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Discover the rich history of aviation with our stunning Santos-Dumont 1906 poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic Santos-Dumont 14bis biplane, which made history as the first powered flight in Europe. The photograph, taken in the late 19th century in the Cornish town of Lostwithiel, captures the essence of this groundbreaking moment. Add this vintage poster to your collection and bring the thrill of early aviation into 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 37.8cm (23.4" x 14.9")
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
This photograph captures the Santos-Dumont 14bis biplane, piloted by the renowned Brazilian aviation pioneer, Alberto Santos-Dumont, as it graced the skies above the picturesque Cornish town of Lostwithiel in late 19th century. The exceptional air quality of this quaint English town attracted Santos-Dumont to perform a series of daring flights, showcasing his groundbreaking aviation achievements to the awe-struck crowd. The Santos-Dumont 14bis, a significant advancement in aviation technology, was the first successful fixed-wing aircraft to make a controlled takeoff, landing, and flight in Europe. Its sleek design and innovative features, including a pusher propeller and a steerable tail, made it a marvel of engineering during this era of early aviation. As Santos-Dumont soared above Lostwithiel, the townspeople marveled at the sight of human flight, marking a pivotal moment in the history of transportation. The Santos-Dumont 14bis' visit to Lostwithiel served as a powerful publicity tool, generating widespread excitement and curiosity about the potential of aviation. This photograph is an intriguing glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of aviation history and the picturesque beauty of a bygone era. The Cornish town of Lostwithiel, with its excellent air quality, played a crucial role in the public's fascination with this groundbreaking technology, paving the way for the future of flight.
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