Canvas Print : Duncan Watson & Co
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Duncan Watson & Co
An advertisement from 1909 advertising electricity as the cheapest light in the country house.1d will provide 100 candle power for one hour. The accompanying illustration shows a couple at a dining table bathed in light from an overhead lamp
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Media ID 4361492
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Accompanying Bathed Candle Cheapest Dining Duncan Electricity Lamp Over Head Power Provide Watson
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring historic charm into your modern home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Duncan Watson & Co" from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1909 with its advertisement for electricity as the cheapest light in the country house. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Relive the past while enjoying the contemporary appeal of canvas art. Order now and add a touch of history to your space."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 37.1cm (20" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 into the past with this advertisement from September 1909, showcasing Duncan Watson & Co and their revolutionary offer of electricity as the cheapest light in the country house. The illustration presents a charming scene of a couple enjoying a quiet dinner at their elegantly set dining table. The warm, inviting glow of the overhead lamp illuminates their faces and the room, providing 100 candle powers for just one hour at the cost of 1d. At the time, electricity was a relatively new and exciting technology, and companies like Duncan Watson & Co were eager to showcase its benefits to potential customers. The text accompanying the image boasts of the import of this modern convenience, emphasizing its affordability and superiority over traditional candlelight. This advertisement offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives of the affluent homeowners of the early 20th century and their adoption of this groundbreaking innovation. The overhead lamp, with its elegant design and ability to provide ample light, became a symbol of modernity and progress, transforming the way people lived, worked, and entertained in their homes. As we marvel at the advancements in technology that have since taken place, it's important to remember the excitement and wonder that surrounded the introduction of electricity over a century ago. This advertisement serves as a reminder of the transformative power of innovation and the impact it can have on our daily lives.
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