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Canvas Print : Melbourne Cup, Australia, 1928
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Melbourne Cup, Australia, 1928
Melbourne Cup, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series
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Media ID 14915916
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21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our Melbourne Cup Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, featuring the Melbourne Cup horse race in Australia from 1928, is an intriguing snapshot of history. Originally a cigarette card from the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd's 2nd series, this timeless photograph is now beautifully rendered onto high-quality canvas. Add an air of nostalgia to any room with this captivating piece of Australian heritage.
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 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
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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Melbourne Cup, Australia, 1928 - A Snapshot of Horse Racing History
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. This print takes us back to the thrilling atmosphere of the Melbourne Cup in 1928. Produced as a collectible cigarette card by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, this image captures the essence of one of Australia's most prestigious horse races. The photograph showcases a moment frozen in time at the finishing line of this iconic racecourse. The intensity is palpable as spectators eagerly await the arrival of their favorite horses. Jockeys clad in traditional racing silks can be seen urging their magnificent steeds towards victory. The Melbourne Cup has always been more than just a sporting event; it is an integral part of Australian culture and history. This snapshot offers a glimpse into an era when horse racing was not only a popular pastime but also served as a social gathering for people from all walks of life. As we admire this vintage print, we are transported to another time - the roaring twenties - where elegance and excitement merged on these hallowed grounds. It serves as a reminder that even amidst challenging times, such events brought communities together and provided much-needed respite from everyday worries. Preserved by The Print Collector, this remarkable piece allows us to appreciate both its artistic value and historical significance. Let it serve as an enduring testament to the timeless allure of horse racing and its place within Australian heritage.
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