Poster Print : Wooding up on the Mississippi
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Wooding up on the Mississippi
Wooding up on the Mississippi. Date c1863. Wooding up on the Mississippi. Date c1863
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Media ID 7325518
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Mississippi Paddle Steamer Wooding
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Experience the rich history of the Mississippi River with our stunning poster print, "Wooding up on the Mississippi" from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken around 1863, depicts the bustling activity of steamboats wooding up, or gathering firewood, along the mighty river. Add an authentic touch to your home or office decor with this high-quality poster print, and transport yourself back in time to a bygone era. Perfect for history enthusiasts, river lovers, or anyone seeking to add character to their space."
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.6cm (11.9" x 7.7")
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) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Wooding Up on the Mississippi: A Nighttime Scene of River Life (c1863) This evocative image captures the essence of life on the Mississippi River during the mid-19th century. Titled "Wooding Up on the Mississippi," this photograph, estimated to have been taken around 1863, offers a glimpse into the daily routines of the people and ships that plied the waters of this iconic waterway. At the heart of the scene is a large, majestic steamer, its paddlewheel churning the river water as it pushes against the current. The ship, identified as the "Princess," is in the process of "wooding up," a crucial task for any riverboat journey. Wood, essential for fueling the steam engine, was loaded onto the boat from nearby banks or rafts. The woodpiles, neatly stacked and secured, can be seen in the foreground, with men in various stages of loading and securing the fuel. The nighttime setting adds an extra layer of mystery and intrigue to the scene. The moon casts a silvery glow over the water, illuminating the scene just enough to reveal the shapes of the people and the boat. The flickering lanterns and fire from the woodpiles create pockets of warm light against the cool, dark water and night sky. This photograph offers a unique window into the past, showcasing the industrious spirit and resourcefulness of those who lived and worked on the Mississippi River during a time of great change and expansion in American history.
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