Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Parcels Post: Sketches on the First Day, 1883. Creator: Unknown
The Parcels Post: Sketches on the First Day, 1883. A few of the first Parcels sent: St Martin's le Grand - shutting out the inquisitive; A peep; in tow; Returned Empty; A Counter Charge; Sealing the Basket; Ready for the Van; Something of interest; somebody's gingham; The first parcel sent by P. P.; Eustace H. Maine Esq to await his return; sent back for repairs; The New Broom; Art from the City; Symptoms in the West End; Rejected - Leaking; A count out...Social, commercial, and domestic convenience...upon a very extensive scale, will be furthered by this excellent institution, which came into operation throughout the United Kingdom on Wednesday...The First Day of the Parcels Post at the General Post Office, at the London District Post Offices, and at six or seven new offices specially established for this work in different parts of London, was an interesting occasion...At the General Post Office, large apartments have been prepared for the dispatch of parcels, situated In the basement...the large staff of sorters, most of whom are experienced hands in the letter department, and many "helps, " for the most part Army Reserve men, energetically set to work, and were ceaselessly employed all day'. From "Illustrated London News", 1883. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 47231974
Baskets Cart Chute Communication Correspondence Delivering Delivery Despatch Dispatch Front Page General Post Office Horse And Cart Innovation Letter Letters Mail Parcel Parcels Post Post Office Postal Worker Production Line Sack Sacks Sending Sorting Office Trolley Umbrella Umbrellas
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 19.3cm x 24.1cm (7.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
