Framed Prints
Framed Print of Sketches in China and Japan: a sanpan at Shanghai, 1873. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China and Japan: a sanpan at Shanghai, 1873. Our Special Artist, Mr. Simpson, writes as follows upon the Shanghai passenger-boat, which is called a sanpan, and which is the subject of one of his sketches: On reaching Shanghai and going...on board a sanpan, I was much struck to find the inside of the slight awning of mats, which is peculiar to these boats, neatly covered with cuttings from the illustrated newspapers, the Illustrated London News and Punch being the greatest favourites. In fact, so addicted are the Chinamen to these two journals, one might suppose that all the sanpans on the Woosung river were hired as advertising mediums, in the same way that omnibuses and railway carriages are in England...they were pictures of a tolerably late date, the paper all clean and fresh, and neatly pasted on. The boatmen seem proud of them, and are pleased when the passenger takes notice of what is manifestly an evidence of taste on their part. There are many hundreds of these boats on the rivers, and I doubt if there is one that is not decorated as here described...A circular cover, formed of hoops and matting, is over the seat for the passenger in the centre...These sanpans are kept very clean...a cushion and red cloth form the seat'. From Illustrated London News, 1873. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41199545
Cigar Cigars Clipping Cutting Deck London Charivari On Board On Deck Passenger Passengers Punch Sampan Shanghai Shanghai China Asia Simpson Simpson W Simpson William Traveller Travellers W Simpson William Simpson
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"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.5cm x 19.3cm (8.5" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
