Framed Print : Open Footplate by Day
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Open Footplate by Day
Bearded driver and young stoker on the open footplate : the caption reads Safety is of the Lord but our driver prudently keeps his hand on the brake-handle. Date: 1860s
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Media ID 14293039
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Bearded Brake Caption Driver Footplate Handle Operational Prudently Reads Safety Stoker
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Open Footplate by Day" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph transports you to the 1860s with a bearded driver and young stoker boldly perched on the open footplate of a steam locomotive. The caption adds an intriguing layer of history, as the driver prudently keeps his hand on the brake-handle, emphasizing the importance of safety even in an era before modern regulations. Add this beautiful, historically significant piece to your home or office décor and bring a piece of the past into your present.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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
This photograph, titled "Open Footplate by Day: A Bearded Driver and Young Stoker," transports us back in time to the 1860s, during the advent of the rail transport revolution in Britain. The image showcases the raw operational energy and unfiltered connection between man and machine that defined the era. The bearded driver, with a stern yet focused expression, keeps a watchful eye on the tracks ahead. His hand rests prudently on the brake handle, a testament to his commitment to safety. The young stoker, dressed in a soot-stained shirt and protective goggles, stands at the ready, shoveling coal into the engine's insatiable appetite. Despite the apparent danger, the atmosphere is one of focused determination and camaraderie. The open footplate, with its exposed machinery and raw power, underscores the physical demands of the job. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, adding a sense of tranquility to the otherwise chaotic environment. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element in the early days of rail transport. It speaks to the courage and resilience of those who braved the elements and the risks to bring people and goods from one place to another. The caption, "Safety is of the Lord but our driver prudently keeps his hand on the brake-handle," encapsulates the balance between faith and practicality that defined this era. This evocative image, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the ingenuity, determination, and sheer grit of those who shaped the transport landscape of the 19th century.
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