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Stamp Machine 1960S
A young woman puts a penny (1d) in the slot of a stamp machine, which will dispense a second class book of stamps. First class stamps are 3d (thruppence) per book
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Media ID 690215
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Machines Over Coat Penny Puts Slot Stamp Stamps Vacant Watch Wrist Dispense
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 19.2cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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
In this black-and-white photograph from the 1960s, a young woman in a stylish overcoat and watch grabs a penny from her purse, ready to send a letter through the post. With a thoughtful expression on her face, she leans in close to the vintage stamp machine, her wrist slightly tilted as she aligns the coin with the slot. The machine, a relic of a bygone era, sits quietly on the counter, its metal surface gleaming in the soft light. The second class stamp books dispensed by this machine cost just one penny, making it an affordable option for those sending letters within the country. First class stamps, displayed prominently next to the machine, cost three pence, or "thruppence," as it was commonly referred to during that era. The woman's determination to save a penny is evident in her focused gaze and the deliberate way she places the penny in the slot. As the penny drops into the machine, the gears inside begin to turn, and the mechanism comes to life. The woman watches with anticipation as the stamp book is dispensed, the familiar sound of the machine at work adding to the sense of nostalgia and history. The scene is a poignant reminder of a time when communication relied on the simple act of sending a letter, and machines like this stamp dispenser played a crucial role in facilitating those connections. This photograph, with its timeless beauty and historical significance, invites us to reflect on the evolution of communication and the simple joys of sending a letter through the post. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen in history, and a testament to the enduring charm of the past.
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