Framed Print : Electric Lighting at Alexandra Palace Lakes, 1880
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Electric Lighting at Alexandra Palace Lakes, 1880
Engraving showing a large crowd of Victorian holiday-makers enjoying the illumination of the Alexandra Palace lakes, London, by electric light, 1880. Date: 21 August 1880
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Alexandra Electric Enjoying Illumination Lakes Lighting Makers
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Discover the captivating history of Victorian-era entertainment with our exquisite framed print, "Electric Lighting at Alexandra Palace Lakes, 1880." This enchanting engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a large crowd of holiday-makers basking in the glory of electric light at the Alexandra Palace lakes in London. Dating back to August 21, 1880, this captivating image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where innovation and leisure intertwined. Bring a touch of the past into your home or office with this intricately detailed and beautifully framed print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the summer of 1880 with this engraving of "Electric Lighting at Alexandra Palace Lakes." The scene depicts a bustling crowd of Victorian holiday-makers gathered around the picturesque lakes of Alexandra Palace in London, all aglow with the brilliance of electric light.
In an era when gas lamps still dominated the city streets, this innovative use of electricity was a marvel to behold. The illumination cast a magical glow over the historic palace and its surrounding lakes, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere for all who were lucky enough to witness it.
The detailed engraving captures the excitement and wonder on the faces of those enjoying this cutting-edge technology. It is a snapshot of a moment in history when progress and tradition collided, resulting in something truly spectacular.
As you gaze upon this print, you can almost hear the chatter and laughter of the holiday-makers as they take in the sights before them. It serves as a reminder that even in times long past, people found joy and delight in simple pleasures like an evening stroll by illuminated waters.
This historical image from 1880 is not just a glimpse into the past; it is a testament to human ingenuity and our eternal quest for beauty and innovation.
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