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Fine Art Print : Steamboat passing through lock near St. Louis. Missouri, USA
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Steamboat passing through lock near St. Louis. Missouri, USA
Steamboat passing through lock near St. Louis. Missouri, USA Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 19571586
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Lock Locks Missouri Oct19 Passing Steamboat
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the majesty of America's past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a Steamboat passing through a lock near St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1910s. This captivating image from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the grandeur of the mighty Mississippi River and the engineering marvel of the lock system. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office décor with this stunning, Rights Managed print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 33.4cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 photograph captures the essence of American river transportation in the early 1900s, as a majestic steamboat makes its way through a lock near St. Louis, Missouri. The mighty Mississippi River, a vital artery of commerce and travel in the United States, is seen in the background, its waters gently lapping against the banks. The steamboat, with its tall smokestacks billowing out plumes of steam, cuts through the water with grace and power. The lock, a testament to engineering ingenuity, is a crucial component of the transportation system that allowed large vessels to navigate the river's changing water levels. The lock gates are seen closed in this image, as the steamboat waits for the water levels to be adjusted before continuing its journey upstream. The scene transports us back in time to an era when steamboats were the primary mode of transportation along the Mississippi and its tributaries. The steamboat's grandeur and the engineering marvel of the lock are a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the American people to tame the natural elements and connect their vast country. This photograph, taken in the 1910s, is a beautiful representation of the rich history of transportation in the United States and the role that the Mississippi River and its locks played in shaping the nation's history. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the American river system and the steamboats that once plied its waters.
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