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Framed Print : Great Western Railway Excursion Handbill, 1909
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Great Western Railway Excursion Handbill, 1909
Advertising Easter Tuesday Excursion to London Paddington on April 13th 1909. Lists details of football match at Park Royal between QPR and Reading
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 11606653
April Publicity Easter Excursion Handbill Notice
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: a captivating piece of railway history featuring a Great Western Railway Excursion Handbill from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. Dated back to Easter Tuesday, April 13th, 1909, this vintage handbill promotes an exciting excursion to London Paddington. The intricately designed poster advertises a much-anticipated football match between QPR (Queens Park Rangers) and Reading, adding to the allure of this unique time capsule. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with this beautifully framed print, which preserves the authenticity and charm of a bygone era. A perfect gift for railway enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the rich tapestry of our collective past, this Media Storehouse Framed Print is sure to become a cherished conversation starter. Add it to your collection today and let the nostalgia begin!
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 39.6cm (9.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 47.8cm x 57.9cm (18.8" x 22.8")
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 print from the STEAM Museum of the GWR takes us back to a bygone era, immersing us in the excitement and charm of early 20th-century travel. The Great Western Railway Excursion Handbill, dating back to 1909, serves as a fascinating relic that showcases how advertising was done during that time. The handbill itself is an exquisite piece of artistry, with its intricate design and delicate typography capturing our attention. It advertises an Easter Tuesday Excursion to London Paddington on April 13th, promising an unforgettable journey for all those who embark on it. However, what truly piques our interest is the mention of a football match at Park Royal between QPR and Reading. Intriguingly enough, this small detail reveals not only the significance of sporting events in society but also provides a glimpse into local history. We can imagine passionate fans eagerly planning their trips to witness this thrilling encounter between two rival teams. This handbill becomes more than just an advertisement; it becomes a window into the cultural fabric of its time. As we gaze upon this remarkable artifact from over a century ago, we are reminded of how much has changed since then while simultaneously appreciating how certain aspects have remained timeless. It serves as both a testament to human ingenuity in marketing and as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when railway excursions were eagerly anticipated adventures filled with anticipation and wonder.
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