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Framed Print : Swedish Postman C1900
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Swedish Postman C1900
The Swedish postman makes use of a steam ferry to get from one part of Stockholm to another
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Media ID 584147
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10035587
C1900 Ferry Makes Postmen Stockholm Sweden Swedish Racial
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Swedish Postman C1900" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite piece takes you on a journey back in time to early 20th century Stockholm, where a dedicated postman skillfully navigates the waters using a steam ferry to deliver mail between the islands. The intricate details and rich colors of this timeless photograph transport you to a simpler era. Add this unique and captivating piece to your home or office decor, and let the story of the Swedish postman inspire you every day.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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
This evocative photograph captures a moment in the rich history of Swedish communications, featuring a postman diligently making his way across Stockholm's waters in the early 1900s. Dressed in his national uniform and bearing the Swedish flag, he boards a steam ferry to traverse the city's archipelago, connecting communities that were otherwise isolated by water. The steam ferry, a technological marvel of the time, was a vital link in the postal network, enabling the efficient delivery of mail and other essential items. The image, taken circa 1900, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the unique challenges and solutions of the era. The postman's determined expression and the steam ferry's billowing smoke stack convey a sense of industry and determination, as well as the importance of maintaining connections between people and communities. Sweden's postal history is steeped in tradition and innovation, with the country's first postal service established in 1636. Over the centuries, various modes of transportation, from horses and carriages to steamships and airplanes, have been employed to ensure the timely delivery of mail. This photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Swedish postal system and the postmen who have dedicated themselves to its success. The image is a captivating reminder of the role that postal services played in shaping the world we live in today, as well as the enduring allure of historical moments frozen in time.
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