Premium Framed Print : Cape to Ciaro railway, the first engine to reach Salisbury
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Cape to Ciaro railway, the first engine to reach Salisbury
The Cape to Ciaro Railway, on June 19th 1899 celebrations began at Beira to signalise the opening of the line to Salisbury. Pictured here is the first engine to reach Salisbury. The builders of the line, Mr Lawley and Mr Pauling marked the occasion with a great party
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Media ID 4384379
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1899 Began Beira Builders Cape Celebrations Marked Occasion Opening Pictured Reach Salisbury Lawley
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 23.1cm (15.6" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 historical print captures a momentous occasion in the history of transportation - the opening of the Cape to Cairo railway line on June 19th, 1899. The celebrations began at Beira and culminated in Salisbury, where this image was taken of the first engine to reach its destination. Mr Lawley and Mr Pauling, the builders of this impressive railway line, marked this important milestone with a grand party that surely left a lasting impression on all who attended.
The significance of this event cannot be overstated, as it represented not only a major feat in engineering but also symbolized progress and connectivity across vast distances. The sheer magnitude of such an undertaking is evident in the proud faces of those present at this historic moment.
As we look back on this image from over a century ago, we are reminded of the ingenuity and determination required to achieve such monumental tasks. The Cape to Cairo railway remains an enduring testament to human ambition and innovation, serving as a reminder that with vision and hard work, anything is possible.
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