Framed Print : French customs officers and passengers
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
French customs officers and passengers
Passengers suffer the ordeal of having their luggage searched at Customs
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Media ID 570236
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10000051
1891 Bureaucracy Control Luggage Official Ordeal Passengers Searched Suffer Tape Traveller
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "French Customs Officers and Passengers" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating black-and-white photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intrigue and tension of a customs checkpoint in France. Witness the intense scrutiny as officers diligently search through passengers' luggage, while travelers anxiously await their turn. This evocative print is perfect for adding depth and character to any office, living room, or gallery wall. Experience the rich history and storytelling power of this timeless image, expertly framed and ready to hang. Bring a piece of history into your home or workplace today.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, taken in the late 1890s, captures the tense moment as French customs officers meticulously search the luggage of weary travelers at the border. Dressed in their official uniforms, the officers are seen carefully examining each item with the help of red tape and various tools. The passengers, many of them likely returning home after a long journey, stand nearby, their expressions a mix of frustration and resignation. The scene is reminiscent of the rigorous border controls that have been a part of travel history for centuries. In the background, other passengers wait their turn, their luggage piled high around them. The bureaucratic process of transporting oneself and one's belongings across borders is on full display, a reminder of the complex web of regulations and procedures that have long governed the movement of people and goods. Despite the inconvenience and the ordeal that the search process may have represented for these travelers, it was an essential part of maintaining order and security in the late 19th century. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the simple act of crossing a border involved a great deal more red tape and bureaucracy than it does today.
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