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Framed Print : Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province
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Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province
Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province (then in British India, now in Pakistan), with soldiers and a GIP military train. Date: circa 1919
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Media ID 14410133
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Carriages Colonialism Frontier Helmets Indus Mari Pith Platform Trains 1919
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Mari Indus Railway Station in the North West Frontier Province. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to British India in circa 1919. Witness the hustle and bustle of the railway station with soldiers and a GIP military train, all beautifully preserved in this timeless piece. Add an intriguing touch to your home or office decor with this evocative and historically significant framed print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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Mari Indus Railway Station, North West Frontier Province, circa 1919: A snapshot of British colonial rule in India during the 1910s. This evocative photograph captures the Mari Indus Railway Station in the North West Frontier Province, then under British rule, now modern-day Pakistan. The image presents a bustling scene of activity, with soldiers in uniform, pith helmets, and leather helmets standing guard at the platform, their weapons at the ready. A military train, emblazoned with the initials "GIP" (Grand Trunk Road-Indus Flotilla), pulls into the station, its carriages filled with passengers and supplies. The mountains in the background loom large, a stark reminder of the challenging terrain that the railway line had to traverse. The Mari Indus Railway, completed in 1912, was a vital transportation artery for the British Empire, connecting the Indian subcontinent with Central Asia and the Middle East. The soldiers' presence underscores the strategic importance of the railway line and the region, as well as the military might of the colonial power. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the people, places, and events that shaped the history of the Indian subcontinent during the colonial era.
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