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Canvas Print : Office work. D M Gant, turf accountant BL_20490_03
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Office work. D M Gant, turf accountant BL_20490_03
An interior view of a crowded office. D M Gant was a turf accountant based at 25 Conduit Street, London. Photographed by Adolphe Augustus Boucher, a photographer for Bedford Lemere & Co, 1 April 1909
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Media ID 489218
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Office work. D M Gant, turf accountant BL_20490_03" by Bedford Lemere from Historic England. This stunning photograph, captured by Adolphe Augustus Boucher on 1 April 1909, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past with an interior view of a bustling office. D M Gant, a turf accountant based at 25 Conduit Street, London, is seen surrounded by his colleagues, immersed in their work. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the rich history and intrigue of this image to your home or office, allowing you to relive the past in brilliant detail. Experience the timeless beauty and authenticity of this historic photograph with our premium canvas prints from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 evocative photograph, titled BL_20490_03, captures the bustling atmosphere of D.M. Gant's office at 25 Conduit Street in London during the Edwardian era. The image, taken by renowned photographer Adolphe Augustus Boucher for Bedford Lemere & Co on 1 April 1909, offers a glimpse into the daily workings of a turf accountant's office at the turn of the 20th century. The photograph reveals a crowded room filled with men intently focused on their tasks. Gant, the turf accountant, can be seen seated at his desk, surrounded by stacks of papers and ledgers. His expression suggests a man in deep thought, perhaps analyzing betting data or calculating odds for the day's races. The room is filled with the soft hum of conversation and the rhythmic sound of pens scratching against paper. The atmosphere is both professional and communal, with colleagues collaborating and sharing information. The room is bathed in the warm, natural light filtering in from the windows, casting long shadows and creating an intriguing interplay of light and dark. The overall effect is one of industry, focus, and camaraderie. The photograph is a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of turf accounting during an era when horse racing was a popular pastime and a significant cultural phenomenon. It serves as a reminder of the importance of record-keeping and analysis in the world of finance and business, even in the context of an industry as seemingly frivolous as horse racing.
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