Poster Print : French customs officers and passengers
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French customs officers and passengers
Passengers suffer the ordeal of having their luggage searched at Customs
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Media ID 570236
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1891 Bureaucracy Control Luggage Official Ordeal Passengers Searched Suffer Tape Traveller
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "French Customs Officers and Passengers" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the bustling scene of a French customs checkpoint. Witness the intrigue and anticipation as passengers undergo the rigorous process of having their luggage inspected by diligent officers. The rich details and authentic atmosphere of this historic moment are sure to captivate any onlooker. Ideal for adding depth and character to your office, classroom, or home decor, this poster print is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for history and the human experience. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 evocative photograph, taken in the late 1890s, captures the tense moment as French customs officers meticulously search the luggage of weary travelers at the border. Dressed in their official uniforms, the officers are seen carefully examining each item with the help of red tape and various tools. The passengers, many of them likely returning home after a long journey, stand nearby, their expressions a mix of frustration and resignation. The scene is reminiscent of the rigorous border controls that have been a part of travel history for centuries. In the background, other passengers wait their turn, their luggage piled high around them. The bureaucratic process of transporting oneself and one's belongings across borders is on full display, a reminder of the complex web of regulations and procedures that have long governed the movement of people and goods. Despite the inconvenience and the ordeal that the search process may have represented for these travelers, it was an essential part of maintaining order and security in the late 19th century. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the simple act of crossing a border involved a great deal more red tape and bureaucracy than it does today.
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