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Picking up the Mails (colour litho)
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Picking up the Mails (colour litho)
7180331 Picking up the Mails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the Mails. Illustration for The Picture Book of Trains (Ward Lock, 1942 or before).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24751906
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1940 1949 19401949 1940s Air Mail Bags Forties Mail Mail Train Mails Nineteen Forties Old Post Office Parcel Service Post Post Office Postage Postal Service Postal Services Postoffice Purse Railroad Railroader Railway Worker Railwayman Small Railway Trains Public Transport
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Picking up the Mails
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is a vibrant and nostalgic print that captures the essence of early 20th-century railway life. This color lithograph, created by an English School artist, showcases a scene from "The Picture Book of Trains" published by Ward Lock in 1942 or earlier. In this charming illustration, we are transported back to a time when railways were not only means of transportation but also vital communication channels. A dedicated railwayman can be seen diligently collecting mail bags from a small railway station. The attention to detail in depicting the train and its surroundings evokes a sense of authenticity and invites viewers to immerse themselves in this historical moment. The print beautifully portrays the hustle and bustle of daily life at the old post office as passengers eagerly await their letters and parcels. The colors used add depth and vibrancy to the scene, capturing both the excitement and importance attached to receiving mail during this era. This artwork serves as a reminder of how public transport played an integral role in connecting people across vast distances while facilitating essential communication between loved ones. It also highlights the significance placed on postal services as they bridged gaps between communities. Overall, "Picking up the Mails" encapsulates both nostalgia for simpler times and appreciation for our modern-day advancements in transportation and communication systems.
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