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IRISH GRANNY PEASANT SPINNING WHEEL GALWAY PICTUREThe2FunAdGuyz offer a new print of a spectacular 1890s photochrom (sometimes spelled photochrome) of an Irish “Granny†dressed in the traditional peasant clothing of Ireland and posed with an Irish Spinning Wheel. Granny is posed in front of her home in County Galway, Ireland. With her foot on the treadle of the spinning wheel, she looks as though she has interrupted her work and is anxious to continue when the photographer leaves. Granny’s garments include a skirt covered by a traditional apron, blouse, shawl and a bonnet. Her life is etched on her face and her hands reflect a life of work. The world of late nineteenth century may have changed but this woman continues in the age old traditional way of making yarn. This truly magnificent photochrom print will delight collectors of either Irish Memorabilia or spinning wheel memorabilia. CAPTION: Irish Granny & Her Spinning Wheel, County Galway, Ireland, 1890 PHOTOCHROM: The photochrom process was a combination of photography and lithography that started in the 1800s and was used until the development of true color photography in the 1930s. While the results can look more like a painting than a photograph, the images are striking. The photochrom (sometimes spelled photochrome in America) system was developed in Switzerland and then licensed to various companies in other countries. Detroit Publishing Company, Detroit, Michigan was the only company to be licensed in the United States. The process first took black and white photographs and hand colored the resulting print. Then, using a special series of stone plates (minimum of four and up to 14 separate stones for a single print), prints could be reproduced in larger quantities. One of the reasons the results are so spectacular is that the pigments in the inks and ingredients to process the stones came from exotic locations around the world. The results—even more than a hundred years later—give us a unique, richly colored and very intense image. ORIGINAL MEDIA: The Detroit Publishing Co. (original name Detroit Photo Graphic Company), Detroit, Michigan, originally produced the image on which this new print is based. During the last decade of the 1800s and early 1900s they produced some of the finest photochrom images. Unfortunately, cheaper (and frequently lesser quality) printing methods spelled their demise. We have many more Irish posters, prints, photos and ads in our store. To view them Click Here. DECORATING USES: Many of our customers find this poster ideal for decorating a den, recreation room, family room or sewing room. Of course many Irishmen or Irishwomen will consider it appropriate for any room in the house. GIFT IDEAS: Now you know what to get your favorite Irishman or woman for St. Patrick’s Day or any other occasion. Either a collector of spinning wheel or Irish memorabilia would welcome it as a gift. PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Usually Ships Within 2 Business Days. Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high. Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes. SUPER SHIPPING SAVINGS We ship all items ordered and paid for at the same time for ONE LOW shipping and handling fee, whether it is one or one-hundred items. We ship all items paid for in a single transaction for ONE low shipping and handling fee, whether it is one or one-hundred items. Here is how it works. Simply purchase all of your items BEFORE you checkout or pay for any single item. After purchasing your last item, proceed to checkout for that item. eBay will automatically combine ALL items into one single payment with only ONE shipping and handling charge based on the shipping method you choose. MAKE US A FAVORITE STORE: Make us a favorite store and we will send you a favorite customers newsletter with specials and announcements on the new posters and photographs in our listings. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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