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DRAKE STRIKES OIL

Men swamped as Drake strikes oil in Pennsylvania. Date: 1858

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Media ID 20142013

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1858 Drake Pennsylvania Strikes Swamped

Mouse Pad

Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.

Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18.4cm (9.3" x 7.2")

Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")

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
In this evocative image from 1858, a group of intrepid men are shown working diligently to extract oil from the ground in Pennsylvania, marking the beginning of a new era in American industry. Known as "Drake's Well," this site is where Edwin Drake, a determined entrepreneur, successfully drilled the first commercial oil well using a new drilling technology called the rotary drill. The men in the photograph appear to be in the midst of a challenging process, with some waist-deep in the murky oil waters and others working to secure the drill or transport the precious liquid to the surface. The scene is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation, as the men know they are on the cusp of a major discovery that will change the course of history. The oil industry was about to take off, bringing with it new wealth, new opportunities, and new challenges. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, hard work, and determination of the men who made it all possible, and a reminder of the transformative power of innovation.

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