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Race between Peter Coopers locomotive and a horse-drawn railway carriage
Race between Peter Coopers locomotive Tom Thumb and a horse-drawn railway carriage: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1829
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Media ID 9713241
© Universal History Archive
America North Ohio Railway Train Transport
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exquisite Fine Art Prints, featuring this thrilling image from Universal Images Group (UIG): "Race between Peter Cooper's Locomotive 'Tom Thumb' and a Horse-Drawn Railway Carriage, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1829." Witness the historic moment when innovation met tradition, as Cooper's tiny locomotive challenges a horse-drawn carriage in a race that symbolized the dawn of the railway era. Add this captivating print to your home or office décor and bring a piece of railway history into your space.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 15.7cm (21" x 6.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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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In this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to a momentous event in transportation history - the race between Peter Cooper's groundbreaking locomotive, Tom Thumb, and a horse-drawn railway carriage. The year is 1829, and the location is none other than the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Ohio, North America. The image captures the essence of progress as these two contrasting modes of transport compete for supremacy. On one side, we see Tom Thumb; a small steam-powered locomotive that would revolutionize rail travel forever. Emitting plumes of smoke and steaming with power, it represents an exciting glimpse into the future. On the other side stands a traditional horse-drawn railway carriage - an embodiment of old-world charm and familiarity. Its majestic horses gallop alongside their mechanical counterpart with determination and grace. This photograph encapsulates not only a thrilling race but also symbolizes the transition from animal-powered transportation to industrial innovation. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of advancement. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at how far we've come since that historic day in 1829. This image reminds us that progress often comes through competition and challenges us to continue pushing boundaries in search of new horizons within the realm of transportation technology.
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