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Poster Print : GWR luggage trolley, c. 1920s
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GWR luggage trolley, c. 1920s
This image is taken from a page from a GWR furniture catalogue. The GWR produced their own furniture which included benches, trollies and coat racks
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 18301269
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage poster prints, featuring an enchanting image of a GWR luggage trolley from the 1920s. This captivating print is taken from an original page of a GWR furniture catalogue, showcasing the meticulously designed and manufactured trollies that were once an essential part of the Grand Western Railway's travel experience. Transport yourself back in time with this charming piece of railway history, perfect for adding character to your home or office space. The GWR luggage trolley print is a must-have for railway enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who appreciates the elegance and craftsmanship of the past. Order now and bring a piece of the Steam Museum of the GWR into your own surroundings.
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 51.1cm x 42cm (20.1" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1920s, a time when elegance and sophistication were paramount in travel. Displayed is a GWR luggage trolley, an exquisite piece of furniture that once graced the platforms of Great Western Railway stations. This image has been carefully extracted from a page within a GWR furniture catalogue, showcasing their diverse range of handcrafted items. The attention to detail on this trolley is truly remarkable. Its sleek design features smooth curves and sturdy wheels, perfectly suited for transporting heavy suitcases with ease. The craftsmanship evident in every inch speaks volumes about the pride taken by GWR in producing their own furniture collection. Imagine bustling railway platforms filled with well-dressed passengers eagerly awaiting their journeys, while porters skillfully maneuver these elegant trollies through the crowds. These timeless pieces not only served as practical tools but also added an air of refinement to any station they adorned. As we admire this photograph today at STEAM Museum of the GWR, it serves as a poignant reminder of an era long gone but not forgotten. It allows us to appreciate the artistry behind even everyday objects like platform trollies and invites us into a world where style met functionality seamlessly
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