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Telegraphic message boy
Telegraph boy employed to deliver telegrams, holding his leather satchel with an important sealed message, which is probably sent up by a Manchester or Birmingham manufacturer to one of the London merchants in reply to an important inquire sent down, not half an hour ago! Date: 19th century
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Media ID 20140213
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1850s 1856 Communication Labour Leather Mail Message Messenger Postage Posts Satchel Telegram Telegrams Telegraph Telegraphic Delivery
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of a Telegraphic Message Boy from Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured in a moment of intense focus and determination, this historic figure stands ready to deliver the important telegram, his leather satchel brimming with the weight of anticipation. A symbol of communication and connection, this print transports you to a bygone era of Manchester or Birmingham manufacturing industries and the thrill of receiving news from afar. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this stunning addition to your art collection.
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 40.6cm x 48cm (16" x 18.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative 19th century photograph, a young telegraphic message boy, dressed in a smart uniform complete with cap, holds a sealed telegram in one hand and clutches a leather satchel in the other. The sense of urgency is palpable as this important communication, likely sent up from a Manchester or Birmingham manufacturer in response to an inquiry from a London merchant, is about to be delivered. The telegraphic message boy was an essential part of the Victorian communication network, a link in the chain that connected people and businesses across great distances. The telegraph, which revolutionized long-distance communication, had been in operation since the late 1830s, but it was the introduction of the telegraphic message boys in the 1850s that made the service truly accessible to the masses. These boys, often as young as ten years old, were employed by the telegraph companies to deliver messages as quickly as possible. They were an integral part of the telegraph system, and their importance cannot be overstated. The telegraphic message boys were the human link between the telegraph office and the recipient, ensuring that important news, business transactions, and personal messages reached their intended destinations in a timely manner. The photograph captures the essence of this vital role, with the boy's determined expression and the urgency of the moment. The leather satchel, slung over his shoulder, is filled with sealed telegrams, each one containing a message that could change the course of someone's life or business. The telegraphic message boy was a symbol of the power of communication, a testament to the human spirit's ability to bridge great distances and connect people in ways that were once thought impossible. This photograph, taken in the 1850s, is a poignant reminder of a bygone era when communication was a precious commodity, and the telegraphic message boy was an essential part of the network that kept the world connected.
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