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GWR First Class Sleeper Car, 1946
A female passenger is having her morning tea delivered to her in one of the GWRs first class sleeping car compartments. The attentant delivering the tea stayed in the carriage and assisted the needs of the passengers
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 892552
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
1940s 1946 Carriage Sleeper Sleeping Car Waiter
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 26.9cm (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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway (GWR), we witness a tranquil moment from the golden age of rail travel in the 1940s. The scene takes place inside one of the GWR's luxurious first-class sleeping cars, where a female passenger sits comfortably in her cozy compartment, adorned with plush seats and a polished wooden finish. The serene atmosphere is further accentuated by the soft glow of a table lamp. Through the open door, we catch a glimpse of an attendant in formal attire, poised to deliver a freshly brewed pot of tea to the passenger. The attendant, who stayed in the carriage to cater to the needs of the passengers, embodies the unparalleled level of service that defined first-class travel during this era. The sleeper car, a testament to the opulence and comfort of train travel during the 1940s, offered passengers a unique experience that combined the convenience of a hotel room with the excitement of a railway journey. The beds could be folded away during the day, transforming the compartment into a spacious seating area. This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where the simple pleasure of having a cup of tea delivered to your compartment by an attentive waiter was an indulgence that added to the overall experience of traveling by train. The GWR's first-class sleeping cars provided a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering weary travelers a chance to unwind and rejuvenate before reaching their destination.
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