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East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of John Bowes
East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of the John Bowes screw steamer into the Collier Dock. Date: 1852
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1850s 1852 Arrival Bowes Collier Crane Dock Docker Dockers Docks Export Lumber Poplar Quay Quayside Screw Steamer Timber Trader Trading Warehouses Workmen
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 image, hailing from the bustling heart of London's East End in 1852, documents the arrival of the John Bowes screw steamer into the Collier Dock at the East and West India Docks. The scene is a vibrant tableau of industrial activity, teeming with dockworkers and laborers, all engaged in the intricate dance of unloading the ship. The John Bowes, a screw steamer, was a technological marvel of its time, heralding the age of steam-powered shipping. Its sleek, streamlined hull glides effortlessly into the dock, dwarfed by the colossal crane looming overhead, a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. The Collier Dock, a vital hub of London's maritime trade, is a hive of activity. The quayside is lined with warehouses, their walls brimming with the promise of lumber, timber, and other valuable commodities. The air is thick with the scent of wood and the clamor of industry. The dockworkers, their faces etched with the grit and determination of their labor, move with purpose and precision. They are the lifeblood of this bustling port, the human cogs that keep the trading wheels turning. The quay teems with activity, as goods are unloaded from the ship and transported to their final destinations. This scene, a snapshot of London's maritime past, offers a glimpse into the rich history of trade and commerce that once thrived along the Thames. The East and West India Docks, with their labyrinthine network of quays and warehouses, were the gateway to the world, connecting London to the farthest reaches of the globe. The arrival of the John Bowes, with its precious cargo, is but one moment in the grand tapestry of London's maritime history.
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