Poster Print : Shooting cotton bales into a river-steamer
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Shooting cotton bales into a river-steamer
Cotton bales leaving the exit of a 350 foot downhill shoot and landing on the front of the paddle boat steamer, the Magnolia
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Media ID 4361516
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10216213
Bales Cotton Down Hill Exit Foot Landing Leaving Paddle Shoot Shooting Steamer
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Shooting cotton bales into a river-steamer" print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of American cotton industry. The image captures the exhilarating moment as cotton bales, having descended a 350-foot downhill shoot, gracefully land on the front of the paddle boat steamer, the Magnolia. This unique and intriguing scene is perfect for adding character to any space - whether it's a home office, a cozy living room or a commercial establishment. Experience the charm of history with this exquisite poster print from Media Storehouse.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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 print captures a moment in history when cotton bales were being shot into a river-steamer, the Magnolia. The image shows the cotton bales leaving the exit of a 350-foot downhill shoot and landing on the front of the paddle boat steamer with precision.
The sheer size and scale of this operation is truly impressive, highlighting the importance and significance of cotton as an import during that time period. The process of shooting the cotton bales into the steamer was not only efficient but also visually striking, as seen in this photograph.
The historical context of this image adds another layer of interest, providing a glimpse into how goods were transported and loaded onto river steamers in days gone by. It serves as a reminder of our industrial past and how technology has evolved over time.
Overall, this print is not just a snapshot in time but a window into an era where manual labor and ingenuity combined to move goods across rivers efficiently. It is a testament to human innovation and determination in overcoming logistical challenges for trade and commerce.
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