Metal Print : Off to Paris by Air
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Off to Paris by Air
An intrepid lady passenger at Croydon steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, bound for Paris
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Media ID 587096
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10181847
Air Craft Airways Bound Cabin Continental Croydon Express Intrepid Passengers 1926
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Transport yourself to the golden age of travel with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Off to Paris by Air" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This iconic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time as an intrepid lady passenger steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, bound for the City of Light. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring vibrant colors and exceptional detail to your walls, making it a perfect addition to any room. Experience the thrill of early aviation and add a touch of history to your home decor with this beautiful piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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
Off to Paris by Air: An Intrepid Lady Passenger Embarks on a Historical Voyage with Imperial Airways Continental Air Express (1926) This photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back in time to the roaring twenties, an era of innovation and adventure in the realm of air travel. The image, titled "Off to Paris by Air," depicts an intrepid lady passenger taking her first steps into the cabin of an Imperial Airways Continental Air Express aircraft, bound for the City of Lights. The year is 1926, and the world is on the cusp of a new age in transportation. The image captures the excitement and anticipation of the lady passenger as she prepares to embark on her journey to Paris. Dressed in an elegant coat and hat, she climbs the metal stairs leading to the cabin door, her eyes fixed on the horizon. The aircraft, a testament to human ingenuity, sits majestically on the tarmac at Croydon Airport, its wings gleaming in the sunlight. The Imperial Airways Continental Air Express, a pioneering aviation company, operated this route between London and Paris using a fleet of biplane aircraft. The service was a game-changer, reducing the travel time between the two cities from several days by train to just a few hours by air. The company's slogan, "Faster than thought, swifter than wind," encapsulates the spirit of adventure and speed that defined this era of air travel. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the early days of air travel and the intrepid spirits of those who dared to take to the skies. It invites us to imagine the sense of freedom and excitement that came with exploring new horizons and crossing continents by air. Today, as we look back on this historical moment, we are reminded of the power of human curiosity and the incredible advancements that have shaped our world.
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