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Framed Print : Horse and carriage from the Royal Hotel, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Horse and carriage from the Royal Hotel, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A Royal Hotel horse drawn carriage outside the Red Lion Hotel in Boscawen Street, Truro. The coachman is Frank Gummow, identified by his nephew. The Probus bus can be seen in the background. Photographer: A.W. Gill
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TRURI : TThps.32
Media ID 18316671
© From the collection of the RIC
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning image captures the essence of a bygone era, featuring a horse and carriage outside the Royal Hotel in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Dating back to the early 1900s, this photograph, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, showcases a coachman named Frank Gummow, identified by his nephew. The vintage charm is further accentuated by the appearance of a Probus bus in the background. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a touch of timeless elegance to your décor.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the early 1900s in Truro, Cornwall. Standing proudly outside the Red Lion Hotel on Boscawen Street is a magnificent horse and carriage from the Royal Hotel. The elegant coachman, identified as Frank Gummow by his nephew, exudes an air of professionalism and expertise. The scene captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing not only the beauty of this historic mode of transport but also glimpses into daily life in Truro during that era. In the background, we catch sight of the Probus bus bustling along its route, adding another layer to this snapshot of transportation history. The composition is expertly framed by photographer A. W. Gill, who skillfully captures every detail with precision and clarity. The image transports us to a time when horses were still an integral part of everyday life and served as reliable means of travel. As we admire this remarkable photograph print from the Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, it serves as a reminder of how much our world has changed over the years. It allows us to appreciate both the advancements made in transportation technology and also cherish these nostalgic moments that connect us to our past
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