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Saturday Night at the General Post-Office, Newspaper Department (engraving)
1095385 Saturday Night at the General Post-Office, Newspaper Department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturday Night at the General Post-Office, Newspaper Department. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 March 1845.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23510732
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
General Post Office Mail Postal Workers Saturday Night Sorting Bagging
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.4cm x 23.7cm (6.5" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The captivating engraving titled "Saturday Night at the General Post-Office, Newspaper Department" takes us back to 19th century London, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of postal workers. This remarkable print, now part of a private collection, was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on March 1st, 1845. In this scene, we find ourselves amidst the organized chaos of the newspaper department within the grand General Post-Office. Postal workers are diligently sorting and bagging mail as they prepare for Saturday night dispatches across the great towns of London. The atmosphere is alive with energy and anticipation as these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to ensure that newspapers reach their destinations promptly. The artist from the English School has masterfully captured every intricate detail - from stacks of papers waiting to be sorted to employees meticulously arranging letters into bags. Through this engraving, we gain insight into an essential aspect of Victorian society: the efficient functioning of communication networks. This historical artwork serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and technological progress during that era. It reminds us how far we have come in terms of postal services and highlights our continued reliance on such systems even today. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic value but also its ability to transport us back in time – allowing us to witness firsthand an important facet of daily life in 19th century London's General Post-Office.
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