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Fine Art Print : A United States Mail car delivering mail to an airplane. Photograph, c1918
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A United States Mail car delivering mail to an airplane. Photograph, c1918
U.S. AIR MAIL, c1918.
A United States Mail car delivering mail to an airplane. Photograph, c1918
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Media ID 10717742
1918 Airplane Anonymous Mail Postman Propeller Us Postal Service Airmail
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Granger, NYC's archives. This vintage photograph, taken in 1918, captures a historic moment in aviation history: a United States Mail car delivering mail to an airplane. Experience the thrill of early airmail service through the lens of The Granger Collection. Add this unique piece to your home or office decor and bring a touch of history into your space with our high-quality Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This photograph, taken around 1918, showcases a significant moment in the history of American mail delivery. The image depicts a United States Mail car diligently delivering mail to an airplane, symbolizing the remarkable progress and innovation that characterized this era. As one gazes at this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that the advent of aviation revolutionized postal services. The scene unfolds against an early backdrop of America's bustling streets. A vintage car adorned with "U. S. AIR MAIL" signage stands prominently beside an aircraft ready to embark on its journey through the skies. Men dressed in traditional postal uniforms can be seen meticulously transferring bags filled with letters and parcels from the vehicle to the waiting plane. This photograph captures not only a physical exchange but also represents a powerful metaphor for progress and connectivity. It epitomizes how technology transcends boundaries and brings people closer together by facilitating faster communication across vast distances. Preserved within Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this anonymous masterpiece encapsulates both nostalgia and inspiration as it immortalizes a pivotal moment in history when air travel forever changed how we send and receive mail. The propeller-driven aircraft serves as a testament to human ingenuity while reminding us of our collective ability to overcome challenges through innovation. As we admire this extraordinary image captured by Granger NYC / The Granger Collection, let us reflect upon how far we have come since those early days of aerial mail delivery – marveling at our capacity for advancement while cherishing these timeless glimpses into our past
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