Mouse Mat : Australian Mail-Cart
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Australian Mail-Cart
A postman in his mail-cart in the Australian outback
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Australian Mail Outback Postmen
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.1cm (9.3" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step Back in Time: A Postman's Journey in the Australian Outback, 1910 This evocative photograph captures the image of an Australian postman, seated aboard his mail-cart in the vast and rugged Australian outback. Dressed in a thick, felt hat and long-sleeved shirt, the postman, with a determined expression on his face, holds the reins of his horse as it pulls the cart through the arid landscape. The mail-cart, laden with sacks and bundles, is a testament to the dedication and resilience of the postal service in this remote and challenging terrain. The year is 1910, and the postal service was a vital means of communication in the vast and sparsely populated Australian outback. Postmen like this one would travel great distances, often for days at a time, to deliver mail and parcels to isolated farms, homesteads, and mining camps. The mail-cart was their lifeline, providing a crucial link to the outside world. The harsh conditions of the outback presented many challenges for the postal service. Extreme temperatures, unpredictable weather, and long distances made the job of a postman a challenging one. But the postal service was up to the task, and the dedication of the postmen ensured that mail was delivered, rain, hail or shine. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of communication in rural Australia. It reminds us of the important role that the postal service played in connecting people in the outback to the rest of the world, and of the courage and determination of the postmen who made it all possible.
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