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Canvas Print : Mail Steamer, 1940S
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Mail Steamer, 1940S
Loading mail boxes onto the steamer at the Kyles of Bute, Argyllshire, Scotland
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Media ID 690234
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10102443
Argyllshire Boxes Bute Kyles Loading Mail Plank Scot Land Steamer
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the nostalgic charm of a bygone era into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints, featuring this stunning image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph transports us back to the 1940s, as mail boxes are carefully loaded onto a mail steamer at the picturesque Kyles of Bute in Argyllshire, Scotland. Each Canvas Print is expertly crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant, long-lasting inks, ensuring that the intricate details and rich colors of this iconic scene are beautifully preserved. Elevate your decor and add a touch of history to any room with this timeless and evocative piece."
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 the scene of mail being loaded onto a mail steamer at the Kyles of Bute in Argyllshire, Scotland during the 1940s. The serene waters of the kyles, a narrow inlet of the Firth of Clyde, reflect the misty morning as the mail steamer prepares for departure. In the foreground, a group of men carefully place mailboxes onto a plank, ready to be transferred onto the ship. The mailboxes, with their distinctive red and white postal insignia, are a testament to the importance of this vital communication link in a time before modern transportation and digital technology. The mail steamer played a crucial role in connecting remote communities in Scotland and beyond, allowing them to receive letters, parcels, and news from the outside world. The journey across the kyles, though short, was an essential part of the mail delivery network, and the arrival of the mail steamer was an anticipated event for many. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when communication was not instantaneous, and the simple act of sending and receiving mail was a cherished connection to the wider world. The scene is one of quiet efficiency, with the men working together to ensure the smooth transfer of the mailboxes, and the steamer ready to set sail on its next journey. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a moment in time, when the mail steamer was an essential means of communication, and the connection to the outside world was forged through the simple act of sending and receiving mail. This photograph is a reminder of the importance of communication, and the role it plays in bringing people together, even in the most remote of places.
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