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Framed Print : Post Office Sorting Van, c1950
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Framed Photos From STEAM Museum
Post Office Sorting Van, c1950
Coach no 807. Diagram no L18
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 523455
© STEAM Picture Library 2007 - All Rights Reserved
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Print collection: a captivating image of a Post Office Sorting Van from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. This vintage photograph, featuring Coach no. 807 (Diagram no. L18), transports you back in time to the 1950s. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with a focus on preserving the authenticity of the original image. The high-quality print is beautifully encased in a contemporary frame, making it a stunning centrepiece for any room in your home or office. Relive the history of transportation with this unique and intriguing piece, sure to spark conversations and inspire nostalgia.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the bustling world of postal services in the mid-20th century. The image showcases a Post Office Sorting Van, dating approximately from 1950, with its distinct coach number 807 and diagram number L18 proudly displayed. The van stands as a testament to the efficiency and dedication of the Great Western Railway's (GWR) mail transportation system during that era. It served as a vital link between towns and cities, ensuring prompt delivery of letters and parcels across vast distances. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost imagine the flurry of activity within this mobile sorting office. Dedicated postal workers meticulously organizing stacks of mail while on their journey through picturesque landscapes or bustling city streets. This photograph is an invaluable piece preserved by STEAM Museum, offering us a glimpse into an era when handwritten letters were cherished means of communication. It serves as a reminder of how far our modern postal systems have come since then. Let this remarkable image transport you back to an age where human touch was essential for delivering heartfelt messages promptly. Appreciate the dedication behind every stamp affixed and every envelope sealed within this iconic Post Office Sorting Van from GWR's rich history captured forever on paper.
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