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Fine Art Print : Country Letter Box
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Country Letter Box
A boy stretches to post a letter in the box at Bowlers Green, Surrey : this was before all letter-boxes were painted red
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Media ID 602926
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10104742
1887 Boxes Letter Letters Posting Stretches Surrey
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, "A Boy Posting a Letter at Bowlers Green, Surrey," transports you back in time. Witness the charm of a simpler era as a young boy reaches to post a letter in this quaint, red-painted letter box, a common sight before they became a ubiquitous part of our landscape. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office with this stunning fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.2cm x 50.8cm (14.3" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 charming print captures a moment in history at Bowlers Green, Surrey, where a young boy is seen stretching to post a letter in the country letter box. The year was 1887, before all letter boxes were painted red as we know them today. This image offers a glimpse into the past when communication relied on physical letters being sent and received through these iconic boxes.
The scene is filled with nostalgia and historical significance, showcasing the importance of written correspondence in days gone by. The boy's determination to reach the slot and send his message adds a touch of innocence and simplicity to this snapshot of life in rural Surrey.
As we reflect on this image from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded of how far technology has come since then, yet there is something timeless about the act of posting a letter that still resonates with us today. It serves as a reminder of our shared human experience across generations and highlights the enduring value of handwritten communication.
In this age of instant messaging and emails, let us pause for a moment to appreciate the beauty and tradition captured in this historical photograph of a simple country letter box in Surrey.
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