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Ice-skating on the Schuylkill River, 1800s
Skating party on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, circa 1880.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881493
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America Child Children Cold Country Side Couple Courtship Family Female Frozen Holiday Leisure Male Pennsylvania Philadelphia Recreation River Romance Rural Rural Life Sled Sleigh Snow Sport Victorian Winter Woman Women Leisure Time Schuylkill Schuylkill River Skate Skater Skating
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to the 1800s, capturing a delightful scene of ice-skating on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia. The frozen river serves as a picturesque backdrop for this skating party, showcasing the charm and elegance of a bygone era. In this vintage illustration, we witness an idyllic countryside setting where families gather to enjoy leisure time together. Men and women gracefully glide across the icy surface, their skates leaving delicate imprints in the snow-covered river. Couples engage in courtship rituals while children playfully skate alongside them. A family dog joyfully joins in on the winter fun, adding an element of warmth and companionship to this frosty scene. The Victorian attire worn by these individuals adds an air of sophistication and nostalgia to the image. Sleighs can be seen parked nearby, hinting at romantic rides through snowy landscapes that were popular during that time period. This artwork not only captures a moment frozen in time but also reflects America's rich heritage and traditional pastimes. It reminds us of simpler times when communities came together to celebrate winter's beauty amidst cold temperatures. As we admire this historic piece, it transports us back to a different era – one filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories created on icy rivers like the Schuylkill.
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