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Staten Island, New York, NY, USA - A Travelling Library
Staten Island, New York, NY, USA - A Travelling Library - the Bookwagon, carrying the service of the New York Public Library to the countrysides, taking fresh supplies to community libraries in the small towns and circulates books directly from its open shelves at homes, schools and railway stations. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 19260716
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aug19 Browsing Literacy Mobile Spare Staten Travelling Tyre
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of the vibrant culture of Staten Island, New York, NY, USA, into your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image "Staten Island, New York, NY, USA - A Travelling Library - the Bookwagon," this print showcases the Bookwagon, a beloved service of the New York Public Library, bringing literature to the countryside. Each Metal Print is expertly crafted with a sleek, modern design, ensuring your photograph stands out with its brilliant colors and vivid detail. Perfect for book lovers or those with a fondness for the history of New York City, this Metal Print is a must-have for any home decor collection. Order yours today and relive the magic of the traveling library every day.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.6cm (14" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step aboard the Bookwagon, a travelling library bringing the wonders of the New York Public Library to the picturesque communities of Staten Island, New York, NY, USA, during the 1910s. This mobile library was a vital link in connecting the rural areas with the vast resources of the city's renowned library system. The open shelves of the Bookwagon were filled with fresh supplies of books, eagerly awaited by the residents of these small towns. The library van would travel from one community to another, making regular stops at schools, homes, and railway stations, allowing easy access to literature for all. Children and adults alike would gather around the Bookwagon, their eyes filled with excitement as they browsed the shelves, selecting their next literary adventure. The spare tire at the back of the vehicle served as an additional shelf space, ensuring that an ample collection was always on hand. Communications between the communities and the New York Public Library were essential, and the Bookwagon played a significant role in fostering literacy and a love for reading in the outlying areas. This photograph captures a moment in time when the power of books and the importance of access to knowledge were brought directly to the doorstep of Staten Island's residents.
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