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Premium Framed Print : Railway Station, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
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Railway Station, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Railway Station, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 18386374
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British India Covered Dais Hill Station Himachal Pradesh Imperialism Locomotive Platform Railway Line Railway Station Railway Track Railway Tracks Simla Station Train Train Station Train Track Hindoostan
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to a railway station in British India during the early 20th century. The exact date of this image falls between 1918 and 1939, an era marked by colonialism and imperialism. The photograph showcases a bustling scene at the railway station, with men standing on the platform as they await their trains. The location is believed to be Simla, a popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh known for its picturesque beauty. In the distance, we can see a locomotive on the railway tracks, symbolizing the progress brought about by transportation advancements. The composition of this vintage postcard captures both the grandeur of British architecture and the simplicity of everyday life in colonial India. A covered dais provides shelter from inclement weather while adding an elegant touch to the structure. This image offers glimpses into a world that no longer exists – one where train travel was not only a means of transportation but also an emblem of modernity. Although we do not know who took this photograph or its intended purpose, it serves as a valuable historical document that reflects upon an important period in Asian history. As we admire this monochrome print today, let us appreciate how far our world has progressed since those days while acknowledging both its triumphs and complexities.
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