Greetings Card : The Great Eastern Laying Electrical Cable between Europe and America, 1858 (litho)

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The Great Eastern Laying Electrical Cable between Europe and America, 1858 (litho)

XIR160423 The Great Eastern Laying Electrical Cable between Europe and America, 1858 (litho) by Le Breton, Louis (1818-66); Musee de la Marine, Paris, France; (add.info.: posant le cable electrique entre l Europe et l Amerique; designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and J. Scott Russell; largest ship in the world when built; ); French, out of copyright

Media ID 12698843

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Atlantic Ocean Steamship

Greetings Card (7"x5")

Add a touch of historical intrigue to your correspondence with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design features "The Great Eastern Laying Electrical Cable between Europe and America, 1858 (litho)" by Louis Le Breton. Witness the groundbreaking event that brought the Old World and the New closer than ever before, as the iconic steamship Great Eastern lays the first transatlantic telegraph cable. Each card is meticulously printed in high resolution from the original lithograph at the Musee de la Marine in Paris, ensuring a stunning visual experience. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or simply to brighten someone's day, these cards are a unique blend of history and artistry. Impress your loved ones with a piece of the past in every mailbox.

Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.

Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more

Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")

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 lithograph captures a monumental moment in history - the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable between Europe and America. The colossal ship depicted is none other than "The Great Eastern" designed by engineering legends Isambard Kingdom Brunel and J. Scott Russell. As you gaze at this print, you can almost feel the excitement that must have filled the air during this groundbreaking endeavor in 1858. With its immense size of 24,000 tons, "The Great Eastern" was truly a marvel of engineering and technology, proudly holding the title of the largest ship in existence at that time. In this scene, we witness her majesty as she gracefully navigates through the vast Atlantic Ocean, accompanied by a team of dedicated workers who are diligently laying down miles upon miles of electrical cable beneath its surface. This remarkable feat would forever change communication between continents. With every stroke of his brush, Louis Le Breton skillfully brings to life not only an extraordinary vessel but also an important chapter in human progress. This lithograph serves as a testament to mankind's unyielding desire for connection and innovation. Today, we can look back on this historic event with gratitude for those visionaries who dared to dream big and push boundaries. Let us remember "The Great Eastern" as more than just a ship; it symbolizes our relentless pursuit to bridge distances both physical and metaphorical - connecting people across oceans and shaping our world

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