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Lending Library Ticket
Ticket for G Hitchcock, Williams & Co Young Mens Library. Book: S58 has been borrowed for 7 days from a private lending library possibly at a booksellers
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Media ID 591209
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Booksellers Borrowed Days Hitchcock Lending Libraries Literacy Possibly Private Ticket
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Framed Prints collection at Media Storehouse: "Lending Library Ticket" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating vintage print transports us back in time, showcasing the charm of a bygone era. Featuring a ticket from G. Hitchcock, Williams & Co. Young Men's Library, this collectible piece reveals the story of a borrowed book with the title "S58" and a borrowing period of 7 days. Housed within a beautifully crafted frame, this unique art piece adds an intriguing touch to any room in your home or office. Embrace the nostalgia and bring a piece of history into your space with our Framed Prints by Media Storehouse. Each print is carefully selected and framed to preserve its authenticity and character, ensuring a stunning display that tells a story. Order your "Lending Library Ticket" Framed Print today and embark on a journey through time.
20x16 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 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 fascinating print captures a piece of history from the 19th century - a lending library ticket for G Hitchcock, Williams & Co Young Mens Library. The ticket shows that book S58 has been borrowed for 7 days from a private lending library, possibly at a booksellers. This glimpse into the past provides insight into the reading habits and literacy practices of young men during this time period.
The ticket itself is a testament to the importance of libraries in fostering communication and knowledge sharing among communities. It serves as a reminder of the value placed on education and self-improvement through reading in the 19th century.
As we reflect on this historical artifact, we are reminded of the power of books to connect us across time and space. The act of borrowing a book from a lending library speaks to our innate curiosity and desire for learning, traits that have remained constant throughout centuries.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this piece of history through their prints online, allowing us to appreciate and learn from our past. Let us continue to cherish libraries as vital institutions that promote literacy, knowledge, and connection within society.
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