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New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong (engraving)
1041714 New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong. Illustration for The Graphic, 1 December 1888.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22526004
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Engine House General View Hong Kong Line Showing Tramway Kennedy Road
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" 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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This engraving, titled "New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong" takes us back to the bustling streets of 19th-century Hong Kong. The image showcases a remarkable feat of engineering and transportation that revolutionized the city's landscape. In this print, we are presented with a panoramic view of Victoria Gap, where an impressive tramway bridge stretches across the skyline. The intricate details captured by the English School artist transport us to a time when this modern marvel was still in its infancy. The engine house stands proudly on one side, overseeing the smooth operation of this new mode of transport. From here, trams traverse along Kennedy Road towards their upper terminus, carrying passengers from various corners of Hong Kong Island. The general view depicted in this engraving highlights not only the technical prowess behind constructing such an elevated tramway but also its significance for urban mobility. This innovative system provided locals and visitors alike with a convenient and efficient means of transportation through hilly terrain. As we admire this historical artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, let us appreciate how it captures both the beauty and functionality that defined Hong Kong's development during that era. It serves as a reminder that progress is built upon visionary ideas brought to life through human ingenuity.
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