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GGBR2A-00007
London street scene at night with electric lighting, about 1890.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5879030
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1890 1890s British Busy Carriage City Crowd Crowded Daily Life Electric Electricity England English Europe Family Great Britain Horsedrawn Carriage Invention Light Merchant Night Shop Shopper Street Street Car Transportation Urban Urban Life Urbanization Electric Light Electric Lights Industrialization
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of vintage charm to your correspondence with our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards featuring the captivating image "GGBR2A-00007" from North Wind Picture Archives. This beautifully hand-colored woodcut transport you to a 19th-century London street scene bathed in the soft glow of electric lighting. Perfect for any occasion, these cards are a delightful way to add a touch of history and elegance to your messages. Impress your loved ones with a unique and thoughtful greeting that is sure to brighten their day.
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.
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This print titled "GGBR2A-00007" takes us back to the bustling streets of London in the late 19th century. The image showcases a vibrant city scene illuminated by electric lighting, a groundbreaking invention of its time. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this woodcut illustration captures the essence of urban life during this transformative era. The crowded street is filled with people from all walks of life, going about their daily routines. Families stroll along the sidewalk, admiring the brightly lit shop windows that line both sides of the road. Merchants stand proudly outside their retail shops, enticing passersby with their wares. In this snapshot of history, we witness how industrialization and urbanization have shaped British society. The introduction of electricity has revolutionized not only transportation but also daily life itself. Horse-drawn carriages and streetcars traverse through the busy thoroughfare while electric lights illuminate every corner. This artwork transports us to a time when Europe was undergoing significant changes and advancements. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' resilience and adaptability in embracing new technologies that would shape future generations. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, let us appreciate how far we have come since then while cherishing our rich historical heritage captured within these intricate strokes and vivid colors.
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