Poster Print : The snail of the Kings Highway
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The snail of the Kings Highway
The snail of the Kings Highway -- an old, horse-drawn covered wagon struggling through the snow, in the days before the railway. It would be used to transport country produce to market. Date: 1932
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Media ID 14231116
© Mary Evans Picture Library
1820s 1932 Aldin Cecil Cold Covered Drawn Georgian Slow Struggling Wagon Delivery
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from Media Storehouse's Poster Prints range. This mesmerizing image, titled "The Snail of the Kings Highway," transports you to a bygone era. Witness the determination of a horse-drawn covered wagon, laden with country produce, as it bravely navigates through the winter snow. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and dated 1932, is a testament to the resilience of those who came before us. Bring this rich piece of history into your home or office and let it inspire you every day. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print of "The Snail of the Kings Highway" today.
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
Step back in time with this evocative image of a horse-drawn covered wagon making its way through the snowy countryside, captured by the lens of Cecil Aldin in 1932. The scene transports us to an era long past, when the Kings Highway was the primary means of transporting country produce to market. The old wagon, its sides covered to protect its precious cargo from the elements, is pulled steadfastly along by a team of horses, their breath visible in the crisp winter air. A loyal dog trots alongside, no doubt keeping the horses in check and providing companionship on the long journey. The lantern hanging from the back of the wagon casts a warm, inviting glow, cutting through the darkness of the winter evening. The image is a poignant reminder of the slow, steady pace of life in the 1930s, a time before the advent of the railway and the modern transportation methods we take for granted today. With its nostalgic charm and historical significance, this photograph is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for the past and the simple pleasures of rural life.
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