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Pullman dining car, 1894
Pullman dining car. 19th-century advert showing the interior of a Pullman dining car on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. This US railroad company was founded in 1846, in Ohio, USA. By 1902 it covered over 1000 kilometres of railroad. Various contemporary products are advertised in this scene. Through the window is the factory of the Mosler Safe Company, which had relocated to Hamilton, Ohio, in 1891. The US Pullman Company, founded in 1867, provided luxury dining and sleeping railway carriages. This advert was published on 27 January 1894 by the Strobridge Lithographing Company
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1890s 1894 Advert Advertisement Beer Black Boat Building Carriage Chicago Drink Eating Factory Lithograph Meal Ohio Passenger Passengers Printed Product Products Rail Railroad Railway Serving Text Train Tram Transport Transportation Cincinnati Dayton Detroit Hamilton Indianapolis Porter Steward Toledo Waiter Whiskey Whisky
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1894, offering a glimpse into the luxurious interior of a Pullman dining car on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad. The image showcases an exquisite scene filled with various contemporary products being advertised. Through the window, we catch sight of the Mosler Safe Company's factory, which had recently relocated to Hamilton, Ohio. The Pullman Company, renowned for its opulent railway carriages, provided passengers with unparalleled comfort during their journeys. In this advertisement published by the Strobridge Lithographing Company on January 27th, we witness a well-dressed male waiter serving an elegant meal to a group of discerning customers. The atmosphere is one of sophistication and indulgence. As we delve further into this snapshot from history, it becomes evident that technology played a significant role in shaping transportation at that time. From steam-powered trains to tramways and boats navigating rivers like the Great Miami River nearby – innovation was transforming travel experiences across North America. This artwork not only offers us insight into late 19th-century industrial advancements but also serves as a reminder of how far our society has progressed since then. It allows us to appreciate both the historical significance and artistic beauty captured within this moment frozen in time.
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