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West Mersea Village & Post Office - Essex
West Mersea Village & Post Office (left) - Essex - the shop sign in the distance reads: " Oysters - Fresh Daily". Date: 1912
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Media ID 18953522
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015
Daily Essex Fresh Office Oysters Mersea
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the timeless charm of West Mersea Village to your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the post office from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dated 1912, transports you back in time with its quaint shop sign reading "Oysters - Fresh Daily" and the picturesque village scene. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are sourced from trusted rights-managed collections, ensuring the authenticity and richness of the details in every print. Add this stunning piece to your collection and infuse your space with a touch of history and beauty.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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Step back in time with this image of West Mersea Village & Post Office in Essex, England, dating back to 1912. The quaint village scene is a serene tableau of rural life in the early 20th century. West Mersea, an island village located in the Colne Estuary, is renowned for its thriving oyster industry, as evidenced by the shop sign in the distance, proudly proclaiming "Oysters - Fresh Daily." The horse-drawn cart parked in front of the post office adds to the sense of history and tradition. The post office, a vital hub of communication and commerce, stands as a testament to the community's resilience and self-sufficiency. The red pillar box outside the post office, a common sight in British villages during this era, symbolizes the importance of mail delivery in connecting people to the wider world. The horse and cart, a mode of transportation that was ubiquitous during this period, adds to the rustic charm of the scene. The horse, harnessed and ready to go, seems to be waiting for its passenger or cargo. The muted colors and soft focus of the photograph lend an ethereal quality to the image, transporting us to a simpler time. The tranquil atmosphere of the village, with its thatched-roof cottages and picturesque streets, invites us to imagine the daily routines and stories of the people who once lived there. This photograph is a beautiful reminder of the rich history and character of West Mersea Village and the Essex countryside in the 1910s. It is a precious document of a bygone era, capturing the essence of a community that has thrived for centuries, rooted in its traditions and connected to the natural beauty of its surroundings.
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