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Cover of ILN 17th September 1859
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 17th September 1859, featuring a report on the Great Eastern ship and a view off Dover from one of the saloon ports sketched during a gale. Date: 1859
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Media ID 14377915
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1859 Hole News Newspaper Porthole Portholes
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Greeting Cards. This design features an authentic cover of the Illustrated London News from September 17, 1859. Witness the historic report on the Great Eastern ship and the breathtaking view off Dover, skillfully sketched during a gale. Add a touch of vintage charm to your correspondence with this exquisite, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or simply to brighten someone's day, our Greeting Cards are a thoughtful and unique way to express your sentiments. Order yours today and let history be a part of your story.
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 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 cover of the Illustrated London News, dated 17th September 1859, showcases two intriguing stories that captured the public's imagination during that era. The central focus is on the colossal steamship, the Great Eastern, which was then the largest vessel ever built. The illustration provides a glimpse into the engineering marvel, with its towering smokestacks and expansive hull, as it undergoes sea trials. The Great Eastern was designed to carry over 4,000 passengers and 12,000 tons of cargo, making it a testament to the industrial prowess of the Victorian age. In the background, a dramatic seascape unfolds, with the turbulent waters off Dover serving as a stark contrast to the orderly progress of the Great Eastern. The portholes on the ship's side offer a peek into the saloon, where passengers would have been huddled against the gale, their faces etched with awe and anticipation as they witnessed the ship's power and resilience. The illustration skillfully conveys the raw energy of the sea and the determination of mankind to conquer the elements. The cover of the Illustrated London News, with its intricate detail and vivid colors, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was being transformed by technological advancements and the spirit of exploration.
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