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Our Sports - Motoring as a novel pleasure pastime
Our Sports - An allegory of Motoring (cars, note the wheel and two horns) as a novel pleasure pastime in the 1900s Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14404926
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Angel Automobile Dawn Enthusiast Freedom Goggles Innovation Joyous Lamp Pastime Sep16 Speed Tyre Wings
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 24.6cm x 39.6cm (9.7" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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
Our Sports - An Allegory of Motoring: A Novel Pleasure Pastime in the 1900s (circa 1908) This image, titled "Our Sports - An Allegory of Motoring," transports us back to the dawn of the 20th century when motoring emerged as a thrilling and joyous pastime. The photograph, dated circa 1908, depicts a motoring enthusiast, clad in a stylish cap and goggles, standing beside his gleaming automobile. The car, with its white body, wings, and two horns, symbolizes the spirit of innovation and freedom that came with the advent of the motor vehicle. The image is rich in detail, from the intricate design of the car's wheel and tyre to the delicate wings on the sides, which evoke the sense of speed and agility. The motoring enthusiast's joy is palpable as he gazes at his prized possession, his face lit up by the warm glow of a lamp. The angelic figure in the background, with outstretched wings, adds a touch of whimsy and joy to the scene, symbolizing the sense of elation and liberation that came with motoring during this era. The photograph captures the essence of motoring as a novel pleasure pastime, a departure from the mundane and a step towards a new world of speed, freedom, and excitement. The image is a testament to the transformative power of transportation and the enduring allure of the open road. With its intricate details and evocative imagery, "Our Sports - An Allegory of Motoring" is a must-have for any collection of early 20th-century motoring history or for anyone who appreciates the romance and adventure of the automobile.
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