Greetings Card : English Packet Boat passes Stromboli
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English Packet Boat passes Stromboli
An English Packet Boat passes Stromboli, a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the north coast of Sicily, containing one of the three active volcanoes in Italy. A quite remarkably bizarre montage card. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14407122
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Active Bizarre Montage Packet Passes Passing Remarkably Sep16 Tyrrhenian Unusual Volcano Weird Stromboli Volcanos
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Breathtakingly beautiful: Experience the allure of the Italian coastline with our selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. Witness an English Packet Boat gracefully passing by the enchanting volcanic island of Stromboli, off the north coast of Sicily. This exquisite Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the essence of the Tyrrhenian Sea's natural beauty, making it the perfect card for those who appreciate the wonders of the world. Send this card to evoke a sense of adventure and wonder, or to simply brighten someone's day with a touch of Italian charm.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 15.9cm (4.9" x 6.3")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from the 1910s, an English packet boat gracefully passes by the enigmatic and volcanic island of Stromboli, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the north coast of Sicily. The small island, known for its unique and otherworldly beauty, is home to one of Italy's three active volcanoes. The English packet boat, with its sails fully set, cuts through the tranquil waters as it makes its way to its destination. Contrasting the boat's serene and elegant appearance is the ominous and smoky backdrop of Stromboli's active volcano. The volcano, with its persistent plumes of smoke and steam, adds an unusually bizarre and odd montage to the scene. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s, captures the remarkable and striking juxtaposition of the natural world's raw power and the human ability to navigate the seas. The English packet boat, with its determined course, seems to defy the volatile and ever-changing environment around it. This photograph, with its sepia tone and intriguing subject matter, is a testament to the beauty and mystery of the natural world and the human spirit's resilience and curiosity. It is a rare and unusual find, perfect for those who appreciate the unusual and the odd. The island of Stromboli, with its active volcano, continues to be a popular destination for tourists and scientists alike, offering a glimpse into the raw power and beauty of nature. This photograph, taken over a century ago, provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a reminder of the enduring allure of the natural world.
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