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Tourists on Mer de Glace, France
Tourists on a Thomas Cook Tour, many of them women in cumbersome hooped dresses, on the Mer de Glace, near Chamonix, French Alps, France. Date: 1865
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Media ID 20151841
© homas Cook Archive/Bubblepunk
1865 Alpine Alps Chamonix Cook Cumbersome Dresses Glace Hooped Tourists
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the breathtaking Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps, as tourists donning Victorian hooped dresses embark on a Thomas Cook Tour in 1865. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this stunning, high-quality print, perfect for adding character and charm to any room in your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 40.6cm x 46.2cm (16" x 18.2")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in the heart of the French Alps in 1865, this evocative photograph portrays an enchanting scene of intrepid tourists on the Mer de Glace, near the renowned town of Chamonix. The Mer de Glace, or "Sea of Ice," is Europe's largest glacier and has long been a magnet for adventurous travelers seeking to explore its icy wonders. In this image, a throng of tourists, mostly women, are seen making their way across the frozen expanse, their faces etched with a mixture of excitement and determination. The women are dressed in the fashion of the day, their voluminous hooped dresses and parasols a stark contrast to the rugged, snow-covered terrain. This photograph is believed to have been taken during a Thomas Cook tour, the pioneering travel company that revolutionized tourism by offering affordable and accessible trips to exotic destinations. However, it is important to note that this image does not depict a commercial use of the Thomas Cook brand, but rather a snapshot of a moment in history. The Alpine holiday was a popular pursuit for the affluent classes of Europe during this period, and the Mer de Glace was a must-visit destination. The tourists in this photograph, bundled up against the cold, would have marveled at the breathtaking vistas and the unique experience of traversing a glacier. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when travel was an adventure, and the allure of the unknown called to the intrepid spirits of those who dared to explore the world around them.
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