Framed Prints
Framed Print of Opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Train leaving the Valparaiso Station, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Train leaving the Valparaiso Station, 1856. View after a photograph by Mr. Martineau, one of the engineers of the line...The inauguration of the first eight miles...took place on the 16th of September...in the presence of about twenty thousand people...The station had been prettily decorated with triumphal arches...the locomotives were introduced, and the ceremony of the benediction took place, the Bishop spreading his hands out towards the engines, and sprinkling them with holy water...Immediately after the ceremony had taken place the Governor of Valparaiso, the Bishop, the Directors of the Railway, and about 500 guests, started in a train along the line - the engine (La Empressa), which was gaily decorated with Chili flags, being driven by Mr. Lloyd, the chief engineer of the Railway'. From Illustrated London News, 1856. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © /Heritage Images
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Media ID 36337311
Benediction Bishop Blessing Ceremonial Chile Chilean Inauguration Innovation Opening Ceremony Public Transport Railway Line Railway Station Railway Track Railway Tracks South American Spectators Station Steam Locomotive Steam Train Train Station Train Track Triumphal Arch Valparaiso Valparaiso Chile
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). 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: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.4cm x 19.3cm (9.2" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
