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Bookseller WHSmith 1910
A glimpse of the department of the well know British bookseller and newsvendors W. H. Smith and Son. Photograph showing busy workers in the warehouse packing books.
1910
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Media ID 23069728
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Bookseller Busy Distribution Packing Parcels Press Smiths Sons Warehouse Newsvendor Smith Whsmith
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from 1910, we are granted a rare glimpse into the bustling interior of W. H. Smith and Son's book department. Established in 1792, WHSmith is a renowned British bookseller and newsvendor with a rich history that spans over two centuries. This image captures the energy and industry that defined the company during its early years. The photograph reveals a scene of organized chaos, as busy workers in the warehouse diligently pack books for distribution. Men in shirtsleeves and waistcoats move efficiently among towering stacks of books, their faces focused on the task at hand. The air is thick with the scent of ink and paper, a testament to the sheer volume of literature being prepared for delivery. The presses in the background suggest that news and periodicals were also an essential part of WHSmith's offerings. The workers' deft handling of the parcels, some bound with twine and others wrapped in brown paper, underscores the importance of efficient and reliable distribution in the burgeoning trade industry. This photograph offers a fascinating window into the past, revealing the dedication and hard work that went into bringing books and news to the British public a century ago. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of the written word and the vital role that booksellers like WHSmith have played in shaping our literary landscape.
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