Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Pneumatic Despatch Tube: the Holborn end of the Tube on the opening day, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Pneumatic Despatch Tube: the Holborn end of the Tube on the opening day, 1865. Inauguration of a conveyance by atmospheric propulsion through a tube, for the delivery of mail-bags from and to the postal headquarters in London...[and] between the different railway termini and goods depots...connecting with these lines the six principal London markets and other important points...The Duke of Buckingham, Chairman of the Pneumatic Despatch Company, had invited a number of scientific gentlemen to inspect the apparatus. After the train had made some successful passages to and fro, several of the party expressed a strong desire to pass through the tube themselves. They were warned that the line was not constructed with a view to passenger traffic, and that they might find the way a little rough'. The spirit of adventure, however, prompted them to take this strange journey, and each of the waggons had soon as many occupants as it could comfortably accommodate in the recumbent posture enforced by circumstances...'The sensation at starting, and still more so upon arriving (say some of the passengers), was not agreeable...there was a pressure upon the ears suggestive of a diving-bell experience'. From Illustrated London News, 1865. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38815274
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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 24.4cm x 17.8cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
