Poster Print : Airship Mail Project
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Airship Mail Project
AIR MAIL : a scheme to pick up mail by airship from a moving train is tested in Illinois, but does not seem to have proved practicable
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Air Ship Illinois Mail Moving Pick Project Proved Scheme Tested 1928
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints: "Air Mail Project" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image transports us back in time to an era of innovation and experimentation, as a zeppelin attempts to pick up mail from a moving train in Illinois. Though the air mail project did not ultimately prove practical, this striking photograph showcases the ingenuity and ambition of the age. Adorn your walls with a piece of history and inspire curiosity with this intriguing glimpse into the past. Order your "Air Mail Project" poster print today and let the story unfold.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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 fascinating print captures a moment in history when the ambitious Airship Mail Project was tested in Illinois back in 1928. The project aimed to revolutionize mail transportation by picking up mail from a moving train using an airship. However, as the caption suggests, this innovative scheme did not prove to be practicable.
In the image, we see the airship hovering above the train tracks, ready to pick up mail and transport it through the skies. This experimental project represents a time when communication and transport technologies were rapidly evolving, with pioneers seeking new ways to improve efficiency and speed.
Despite its ultimate lack of success, this photograph serves as a reminder of the bold ideas and experiments that have shaped our modern world. It is a testament to human ingenuity and determination to push boundaries and explore new possibilities.
As we look back on this historical moment captured by Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of air travel and communications. While this particular project may not have been successful, it paved the way for future innovations that continue to impact our lives today.
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