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To all who travel by the
To all who travel by the. Print showing, around the outer rim of a horseshoe, immigrants from many nations arriving by steamship, a man with a mule pulling a canal boat, two bandits on horseback robbing travelers, and within the horseshoe, a locomotive arriving on snow-covered tracks, tossing snow onto the clothing of waiting passengers. At the bottom of the print are two vignettes, identified on the color print as, on the left, interior of world famous dining car and on the right, interior reclining chair car. Text (not printed on the b&w impression) on the horseshoe Speed Comfort & Safety is largely obscured by the coloring. Horseshoe may suggest, good luck! to all who travel by the (?). Date c1882 September. To all who travel by the. Print showing, around the outer rim of a horseshoe, immigrants from many nations arriving by steamship, a man with a mule pulling a canal boat, two bandits on horseback robbing travelers, and within the horseshoe, a locomotive arriving on snow-covered tracks, tossing snow onto the clothing of waiting passengers. At the bottom of the print are two vignettes, identified on the color print as, on the left, interior of world famous dining car and on the right, interior reclining chair car. Text (not printed on the b&w impression) on the horseshoe Speed Comfort & Safety is largely obscured by the coloring. Horseshoe may suggest, good luck! to all who travel by the (?). Date c1882 September
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To All Who Travel By the Rails - A Journey Through Time and Progress
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, dated back to September 1882, offers a glimpse into the diverse and thrilling experiences of travel during the late 19th century. The image encircled by a horseshoe, a symbol of good luck, showcases the various modes of transportation that defined the era. Explorers of this print will find themselves in awe of the steamships that brought immigrants from far-off lands, their hopes and dreams etched on their faces as they embarked on a new life. The man with a mule, pulling a canal boat, represents the more traditional means of transportation, a reminder of the past as the world moved towards modernity. But, progress was not without its challenges. Two bandits on horseback, lurking in the background, illustrate the dangers that travelers faced as they traversed the vast expanses of the country. At the heart of the horseshoe lies the arrival of a locomotive on snow-covered tracks, its steamy breath visible in the cold air, as passengers eagerly await its arrival, bundled up against the elements. The bottom of the print reveals two vignettes, showcasing the luxuries of travel. On the left, the interior of a world-famous dining car, where travelers could indulge in delicious meals, prepared by skilled chefs. On the right, the interior of a reclining chair car, where weary travelers could rest and relax, taking in the breathtaking views of the passing landscape. The text on the horseshoe, "Speed, Comfort & Safety," is largely obscured by the coloring, but it serves as a testament to the advancements that made travel not just a means to an end, but an experience to be savored. This print is a fascinating window into the past, a time when travel was an adventure, and the world was a much larger place.
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