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Train Race
1830: Trial between Peter Coopers Locomotive Tom Thumb and one of Stocktons and Stokes Horse Cars. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 14806093
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Format Landscape Locomotive Rail Transport Railway Train Vehicle
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating "Train Race" photograph from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection by Hulton Archive. This vintage image transports you to the year 1830, where you'll witness an exhilarating competition between innovation and tradition. The iconic moment captures Peter Cooper's Locomotive Tom Thumb in a thrilling race against one of Stockton and Stokes' horse-drawn cars. Add this exquisite piece of history to your home or office decor to ignite conversations and inspire wonder. The high-quality print, brought to you by Media Storehouse, promises to deliver a stunning visual experience that is sure to be a cherished addition to your collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 10.8cm (12" x 4.3")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" 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.
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In this print, we are transported back to the year 1830, witnessing an iconic moment in the history of transportation. The photograph captures a thrilling race between two contrasting modes of locomotion: Peter Cooper's revolutionary steam-powered locomotive, affectionately named Tom Thumb, and one of Stocktons and Stokes' traditional horse-drawn cars. Set against a picturesque landscape with railway tracks stretching into the distance, this image symbolizes the dawn of a new era in rail transport. The powerful presence of Tom Thumb dominates the frame as it belches out plumes of smoke while chugging forward with determination. Its sleek design embodies progress and innovation. On the other hand, juxtaposed against this mechanical marvel is the humble horse car struggling to keep pace. With its equine power harnessed to wooden wheels on iron rails, it represents an older way of travel that is gradually being overtaken by modern technology. This photograph encapsulates North America's transition from reliance on animal-driven vehicles to embracing steam-powered locomotives as a means for efficient transportation across vast distances. It serves as a reminder not only of how far we have come but also pays homage to those early pioneers who dared to dream big and push boundaries. Preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, this remarkable piece from Fine Art Storehouse allows us to relive an important chapter in our collective history - a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding pursuit for progress in shaping the world we live in today.
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