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Fine Art Print : Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. A catcher pouch was grabbed by the catcher mechanism in the passing train. This technique, known as mail on the fly, was used between the 1870s and the 1930s]
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912" by renowned photographer Harris & Ewing. Witness the intriguing moment as a catcher pouch is seized by the mechanism of a passing train in this historic photograph, captured over a century ago in the USA. Add an air of vintage charm to your space with this exquisite piece of photographic history.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.9cm (20" x 14.5")
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.
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This photograph, titled "Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912" by Harris & Ewing, offers a glimpse into the past of American communication technology. The image showcases a mail catcher in action, as a pouch is grabbed by the mechanism in a passing steam train. This technique, known as 'mail on the fly,' was used extensively between the 1870s and the 1930s to transport mail between cities and towns, often along railways. The photograph, taken in the United States during the 1910s, showcases the intricate machinery involved in this process. A steam locomotive pulls a train, with a mail car attached, as a mail catcher arm extends towards the incoming train. The mail pouch, suspended from a cable, is caught mid-air by the mechanism, demonstrating the precision and efficiency of this mail delivery system. The photograph was taken by Harris & Ewing, a renowned photographic studio based in Washington D.C. at the time. The studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze (later Newcombe), was known for its high-quality glass negatives and was a significant contributor to the Congressional Library's collection. This image, a testament to the ingenuity of the postal service and the transportation industry during the early 20th century, is a fascinating piece of American heritage.
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