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Fine Art Print : Advert for Thornhills portable weighing machine 1895
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Advert for Thornhills portable weighing machine 1895
Portable polished oak and carpet platform personal weighing machine.
1895
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Media ID 23043356
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Cholmondeley Machines Personal Polished Portable Price Prices Thornhill Weighing 1895 Thornhills
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection. This captivating advertisement showcases the Portable Polished Oak and Carpet Platform Personal Weighing Machine from Thornhill, a technological marvel of 1895. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office decor with this stunning piece of advertising history. Experience the elegance and sophistication of the past, framed and ready to hang. A perfect addition to any collection, this Fine Art Print is sure to ignite conversation and inspire wonder.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Step into the Victorian era with this advertisement for Thornhills' Portable Personal Weighing Machine, as featured in the Illustrated London News in 1895. The elegantly designed advertisement showcases the machine's sleek and sophisticated appearance, with its polished oak and carpeted platform, making it a desirable addition to any home. The portable weighing machine, manufactured by Thornhills, was a testament to the technological advancements of the 1890s. Its innovative design allowed individuals to weigh themselves in the comfort and privacy of their own homes, eliminating the need for public weighing scales. The machine's sturdy construction, made from high-quality wood, ensured durability and longevity. The advertisement boasts of the machine's accuracy, promising users an exact measurement of their weight. The prices listed, ranging from 10 shillings to 15 shillings, indicate that this portable weighing machine was an affordable luxury for the average Victorian household. The illustration in the advertisement depicts a well-dressed woman delicately stepping onto the machine, demonstrating its ease of use and the refined manner in which it could be integrated into daily life. The Thornhills Portable Personal Weighing Machine was more than just a tool for measuring weight; it was a symbol of personal health and wellbeing in the Victorian era. This advertisement offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the allure and appeal of this portable invention that brought the convenience of weighing oneself right into the home.
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