Poster Print : Old navigational instruments. Vintage telescope, compass, ho
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Old navigational instruments. Vintage telescope, compass, ho
Old navigational instruments. Vintage telescope, compass, hourglass. 19th -20th centuries. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia
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Media ID 14330756
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Clock Compass Hourglass Instrument Instruments Latvia Latvian Navigation Navigational Riga Sand Telescope Timer Watch Sandglass
20x30 inch Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our captivating Old Navigational Instruments Poster Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a vintage image of a telescope, compass, and hourglass from the Museum of History and Navigation in Riga, Latvia, these prints offer a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the 19th and 20th centuries. Perfect for nautical enthusiasts, historians, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of antique objects, these high-quality prints bring a touch of history and character to any room. Order yours today and let the allure of the past be a part of your home decor.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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
Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Old Navigational Instruments as depicted in this evocative photograph from the Museum of History and Navigation in Riga, Latvia. This intriguing image transports us to an era when seafarers and explorers relied on the precision and reliability of these vintage navigational tools to traverse the vast, uncharted waters of the 19th and early 20th centuries. At the heart of this tableau is a magnificent telescope, its brass frame gleaming with age and its lens capturing the faintest glimmers of distant land. This essential tool allowed mariners to spot ships, islands, and other navigational marks from great distances, enhancing their ability to navigate safely and efficiently. Flanking the telescope are two other indispensable navigational instruments: a compass and an hourglass. The compass, with its delicate, spinning needle and intricate dial, enabled sailors to determine their direction relative to magnetic north. The hourglass, or sandglass, provided a constant measure of time, essential for maintaining a steady course and calculating critical time intervals during long voyages. This evocative tableau offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of Europe and the vital role that Latvia, and specifically Riga, played in the development and refinement of navigational instruments. Each of these objects stands as a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and courage of the intrepid explorers who braved the unknown, relying on these very instruments to guide their way across the vast, uncharted seas.
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