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Steam roller and road gang Victorian period
Steam roller and road gang Victorian period Date: 19th century
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Media ID 32371296
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of a steam roller and road gang at work during the Victorian era. This captivating photograph, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a bygone era with its intricate details and rich, authentic hues. Perfectly framed and ready to hang, this timeless piece adds character and charm to any room, making it an essential addition to your collection. Relive history and bring the nostalgia of the 19th century into your home with our Steam Roller and Road Gang Victorian Print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 a steam roller and road gang at work during the late Victorian era. Dating back to the 19th century, this vintage photograph transports us to a bygone age, filled with the sights, sounds, and textures of a time long past. The steam roller, a marvel of engineering innovation, dominates the scene. Its massive wheels, covered in iron tires, churn up the dirt and gravel road, leaving a smooth, even surface in their wake. The hissing steam and the rhythmic clanking of gears add to the sense of industry and progress. Surrounding the steam roller are members of the road gang, dressed in heavy work clothes and protective goggles. They labor tirelessly, shoveling gravel and repairing any damage caused by the roller's passage. Lanterns hung from trees and poles illuminate the scene, casting long shadows and adding a sense of warmth and coziness to the otherwise rugged and raw environment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a road crew during the late Victorian era. It is a reminder of the hard work and determination required to build and maintain the infrastructure that connected communities and facilitated the movement of goods and people. The steam roller and road gang are symbols of the ingenuity and perseverance of the era, a time when progress was measured in miles of paved roads and the improvement of everyday life. This image is part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, a treasure trove of historical photographs that offer a unique and fascinating window into the past.
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