Canvas Print : Steam Book Press / 1877
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Steam Book Press / 1877
Steam printing press machinery for printing books - reading a page which has just come off the machine
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 579408
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10021996
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Steam Book Press / 1877" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intriguing fusion of technology and literature as this evocative image transports you back in time to the heart of the printing revolution. Experience the mesmerizing sight of a steam-powered book press in action, as a freshly printed page emerges from the machine. This captivating moment encapsulates the essence of the industrial revolution and the transformative power of the written word. Add an air of historical charm to your home or office with this exquisite canvas print. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials to ensure lasting beauty and vibrant color. Embrace the rich history of book printing and bring this captivating piece of art into your space today.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
1. Title: A New Era in Literature: The Steam-Powered Book Press of 1877. This image transports us back to the late 19th century, showcasing the revolutionary steam-powered book printing press in action at Mary Evans Picture Library. The year is 1877, and the world of literature is on the brink of a significant transformation. In this scene, a worker carefully examines a freshly printed page that has just emerged from the intricate machinery. The steam-driven press, a marvel of industrial innovation, is responsible for producing books at an unprecedented scale and speed. The pages, once inked and pressed against the form, are carried away by a conveyor belt to be collated, bound, and transformed into finished books. The steam-powered book press marked a pivotal moment in the history of communications. Before its invention, books were laboriously hand-printed or written by scribes, making them expensive and time-consuming to produce. With the advent of this new technology, books became more accessible and affordable, leading to a surge in literacy and the democratization of knowledge. The machinery in the photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the Victorian era. The intricate network of gears, pulleys, and steam pipes reflects the industrial might of the period, while the delicate handling of the printed page underscores the importance of the written word. As we marvel at this historical artifact, we are reminded of the profound impact that technological innovation can have on our lives. The steam-powered book press may have been a mere curiosity in its time, but it paved the way for the mass production of books and the dissemination of knowledge that continues to shape our world today.
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