Poster Print : Shackleton Motor Car
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Shackleton Motor Car
Day with the motor car on the sea ice : ordinary wheels with rubber tyres were found to be the most satisfactory. Date: circa 1907
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Media ID 7214567
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Exploration Found Ordinary Polar Rubber Shackleton Tyres Wheels 1907
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the captivating Shackleton Motor Car poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image, circa 1907, showcases the intrepid explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his motor car braving the sea ice. Ordinary wheels with rubber tyres proved to be the most satisfactory solution for this daring expedition. Add this historic and adventurous poster to your collection and bring a piece of early automotive history into your home or office 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 photograph captures Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team members with their motor car, boldly venturing onto the expansive sea ice during their Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, circa 1907. The motor car, a remarkable feat of engineering in such an extreme environment, was a vital tool for their exploration. Despite the challenging conditions, the team discovered that the most satisfactory wheels for their vehicle were those with ordinary rubber tyres. This discovery was a testament to the resilience and adaptability of technology in the face of adversity. The team's determination to overcome the obstacles of the polar terrain is evident in their unwavering focus as they prepare to embark on their journey. The Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, as it came to be known, was the first to cross the Antarctic continent on foot, following the failure of their attempt to reach the South Pole by sea. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the team's unyielding spirit and their relentless pursuit of discovery in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. The use of a motor car, though not the primary means of transportation, played a crucial role in their expedition and highlighted the potential of technology to aid exploration in the most inhospitable of environments.
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