Combination railways, Vintage Print
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Combination railways, Vintage Print
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- Historic Framed Print, Combination railways, 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"
Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.
Created between ca 1850 and ca 1901 Inscribed on verso of old mount: Lord Beaconsfi
Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Combination railways. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.
Library of Congress record: Created between ca 1850 and ca 1901 Inscribed on verso of old mount: Lord Beaconsfield & a workman on British Railways. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower left: JT monogram. Title inscribed above image. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.636) One of Gladstone's special interests was the railway system. Concerned with the monopolistic character of the railways and therefore, its potential to exploit the public, Gladstone introduced legislation in 1844, that provided for better accomodations for poorer classes at one penny per mile, and the right of the state to purchase the railways twenty-one years after they had been built. This image deals with the South Coast and South Eastern lines. Caroline and Erwin Swann collection of caricature and cartoon (Library of.
Available framed in a classic black wood frame ready to hang, or unframed for custom display. An elegant choice for any living room, study, or professional office. Makes a thoughtful and distinctive gift. F
