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Metal Print : One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street
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One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street
One of the first letter boxes erected in London at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855
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Media ID 9766477
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1855 Boxes Communications Corner Erected Fleet Illustrated Letter Mail March News Post Street Wood Farringdon
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing historical image of one of the very first letter boxes erected in London. This captivating wood engraving, originally published in The Illustrated London News in 1855, captures the essence of a bygone era at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring vibrant colors and stunning detail to your walls, making this piece a unique and captivating addition to any home or office decor. Experience the rich history of London through this beautiful and timeless image.
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 Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" 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
This print captures a significant moment in the history of communications in London. Taken at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street, it showcases one of the first letter boxes ever erected in the city. The wood engraving, originally featured in The Illustrated London News on 24 March 1855, transports us back to a time when mail was an essential means of communication. The image depicts a quaint wooden box standing proudly on the bustling street corner. Its presence symbolizes progress and convenience as it offered locals a convenient way to send and receive letters without having to visit the post office directly. This innovation revolutionized how people communicated with each other, making mail delivery more accessible and efficient than ever before. Looking closely at this historic scene, we can almost imagine individuals eagerly dropping their carefully penned letters into this novel contraption. It serves as a reminder of how far our methods of communication have come since those early days. As we admire this wood engraving from 1855, let us appreciate its significance in shaping Britain's postal system and ultimately transforming global communications.
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