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Paying at Toll Gate 1850
Paying at the toll gate
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Media ID 4314051
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10016956
1850 Paying Roads Toll Tolls Turnpikes
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a scene from 1850 of individuals paying at a toll gate, providing us with a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the historical significance of tolls in transportation. The image showcases a group of people engaging in the common practice of paying tolls as they pass through the gate, highlighting the importance of maintaining roads and streets during that time period.
The toll gate itself serves as a reminder of the infrastructure needed to support early forms of transport, such as horse-drawn carriages and wagons. It also symbolizes the development of turnpikes and their role in facilitating travel across different regions.
Through this snapshot in time, we are transported back to an era where toll gates were essential for funding road maintenance and improvement. The image evokes nostalgia for simpler times when travel was slower-paced yet more deliberate.
Overall, this print offers viewers a unique perspective on how society interacted with its surroundings in 1850, emphasizing the interconnectedness between transportation systems and economic development. It is truly a fascinating piece that invites us to reflect on our own modern-day modes of transport while appreciating the history behind it all.
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