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Skier with backpack following tracks - Switzerland - 1900s
Skier with backpack following tracks - Switzerland - 1900s Date: circa 1907
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Alpine Alps Backpack Carlo Dec19 Gloves Junior Mittens Pellegrini Poles Skier Skiing Skirts Skis Slopes Swiss Tracks
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 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Determined Skier in the Swiss Alps, circa 1907 This photograph captures the spirit of winter sports in the early 1900s, as a female skier gracefully navigates the pristine snow-covered slopes of the Swiss Alps. Dressed in a long, flowing skirt and a heavy woolen jumper, she wears a pair of leather ski boots, attached to wooden skis with metal bindings. A cozy hat covers her head, while a pair of gloves and mittens protect her hands from the cold. Carrying a backpack, the skier follows the fresh tracks left by her predecessors, indicating the popularity of this exhilarating activity even in the remote and challenging mountainous terrain. Her poles, made of bamboo or metal, help her maintain balance and propel herself forward. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a testament to the adventurous and daring nature of early winter sports enthusiasts. The breathtaking backdrop of the Swiss Alps, with their towering peaks and picturesque landscapes, adds to the allure of this scene. This photograph, titled 'Skier with Backpack Following Tracks - Switzerland - 1900s,' is a valuable piece of history, showcasing the evolution of winter sports and the determination of those who embraced the challenge of skiing in the early 20th century. It is an inspiring reminder of the joy and freedom that comes with exploring the great outdoors, even in the harshest of winter conditions.
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