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Lending Library Ticket
Ticket for G Hitchcock, Williams & Co Young Mens Library. Book: S58 has been borrowed for 7 days from a private lending library possibly at a booksellers
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Media ID 591209
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Booksellers Borrowed Days Hitchcock Lending Libraries Literacy Possibly Private Ticket
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Canvas Print collection: "Lending Library Ticket" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating vintage image transports us back in time, showcasing a ticket from a private lending library, possibly at a bookseller's. The meticulously detailed ticket bears the name "G. Hitchcock" and the book reference number "S58," indicating that a title has been borrowed for a week-long reading adventure. Our high-quality canvas prints bring history to life, making it an exquisite addition to your home or office décor. Experience the charm of the past with Media Storehouse's Canvas Print of "Lending Library Ticket" by Mary Evans Picture Library.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This fascinating print captures a piece of history from the 19th century - a lending library ticket for G Hitchcock, Williams & Co Young Mens Library. The ticket shows that book S58 has been borrowed for 7 days from a private lending library, possibly at a booksellers. This glimpse into the past provides insight into the reading habits and literacy practices of young men during this time period.
The ticket itself is a testament to the importance of libraries in fostering communication and knowledge sharing among communities. It serves as a reminder of the value placed on education and self-improvement through reading in the 19th century.
As we reflect on this historical artifact, we are reminded of the power of books to connect us across time and space. The act of borrowing a book from a lending library speaks to our innate curiosity and desire for learning, traits that have remained constant throughout centuries.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this piece of history through their prints online, allowing us to appreciate and learn from our past. Let us continue to cherish libraries as vital institutions that promote literacy, knowledge, and connection within society.
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