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Pentewan harbour and village, St Austell, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A view of part of the harbour and the village main street. The schooner James Postlethwaite lies alongside in the harbour. A group of women and children stand outside of R.W. Stephens, Ship Chandler, shop looking towards the camera, as do other people along the street. Pentewan harbour was linked, by a narrow gauge railway, to St Austell where china clay was loaded and transported to Pentewan for shipping to Europe. The photograph is probably taken from near the old Coast Guard station above the harbour entrance. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : AUSpt.2
Media ID 18277709
© From the collection of the RIC
Coast Edwardian Quay Ship Transport Victorian Water
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 27cm (15.6" x 10.6")
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.
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This print takes us back in time to the late 1800s, capturing a picturesque scene of Pentewan harbour and village in St Austell, Cornwall. The image showcases a bustling harbor with the majestic schooner James Postlethwaite docked alongside. Standing outside R. W. Stephens, Ship Chandler shop are a group of women and children, their curious gazes directed towards the camera. Along the main street, other people can be seen going about their daily activities. Pentewan harbour played a vital role in transporting china clay from St Austell to Europe during this era. A narrow gauge railway connected these two locations, facilitating the loading of precious cargo onto ships bound for international waters. The photograph is believed to have been taken near the old Coast Guard station above the entrance to the harbor, offering an elevated perspective that captures both land and sea elements seamlessly. Although we do not know who precisely captured this remarkable moment frozen in time, it serves as a testament to Cornish history and its close ties with maritime trade. This vintage print evokes feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when coastal communities thrived on commerce and relied heavily on ships as their lifeline to distant shores. It stands as a valuable piece of Victorian and Edwardian heritage that allows us to glimpse into Cornwall's rich past while appreciating its natural beauty along the quay's edge where land meets water.
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