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Poster Print : Southampton Docks: the Gateway to the World, SR poster, 1931
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Southampton Docks: the Gateway to the World, SR poster, 1931
Southern Railway poster showing the Empress of Britain about to leave Southampton Docks for Canada. Artwork by Leslie Carr
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Media ID 10015525
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage poster prints, featuring the iconic "Southampton Docks: the Gateway to the World" design by Leslie Carr from the National Railway Museum. This captivating Southern Railway poster, dated 1931, showcases the Empress of Britain elegantly docked at Southampton, ready to embark on its journey to Canada. Transport yourself back in time with this exquisite piece of railway art, perfect for adding a touch of history and character to any room in your home or office. Order your Media Storehouse poster print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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.
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This print titled "Southampton Docks: the Gateway to the World" takes us back in time to 1931, showcasing a Southern Railway poster that exudes both grandeur and adventure. The artwork, skillfully crafted by Leslie Carr, depicts the magnificent Empress of Britain preparing to embark on her journey from Southampton Docks to Canada. As we gaze upon this scene, our imaginations are instantly ignited with thoughts of exploration and discovery. The towering presence of the steamship against the backdrop of bustling docks evokes a sense of awe and anticipation for what lies beyond those waters. The poster not only serves as an advertisement for Southern Railway but also captures a moment in history when travel by sea was considered glamorous and prestigious. It symbolizes an era when deep-sea cargo liners were not just vessels for transportation but gateways to new horizons. In addition to its commercial purpose, this image holds immense cultural significance. It represents more than just railway connections; it embodies dreams fulfilled, holidays enjoyed, recreation sought after, and social interactions fostered through railway journeys. Preserved within the National Railway Museum's Pictorial Collection, this print invites us into a world where railways played a vital role in shaping society's aspirations and connecting people across vast distances. It reminds us that behind every transport system lies stories waiting to be discovered - tales of human ambition intertwined with technological progress - all encapsulated within one mesmerizing piece of artistry.
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