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Old views of Bowdoin college, Brunswick, Maine, 1920

SKU:  195359

Old views of Bowdoin college, Brunswick, Maine, 1920

€58,31 EUR
€58,31 EUR
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The photographic compilation Views of Bowdoin College, Brunswick Maine (1920) presents a carefully arranged visual survey of one of New England’s distinguished academic institutions. Produced in the early twentieth century, the work reflects both documentary intent and promotional design, offering prospective students and visitors an idealized yet informative portrait of the campus environment.

At the center of the composition is a decorative title panel bearing the college name and location—Brunswick, Maine—framed with ornamental scrollwork that evokes tradition and institutional pride. Surrounding this central element are a series of sepia-toned photographs depicting key buildings and spaces across the campus. Each image is individually captioned, reinforcing the educational and descriptive purpose of the piece.

Prominent among the structures is Hubbard Hall, the college library, whose Gothic-inspired architecture conveys intellectual authority and permanence. The Walker Art Building is shown both externally and through an interior view of its rotunda and gallery, where classical sculptures are arranged in a refined exhibition setting, highlighting the institution’s engagement with the arts and humanities. King Chapel, with its tall spire, introduces a spiritual dimension, while Memorial Hall and Massachusetts Hall underscore the college’s historical continuity.

Scientific advancement is represented by the Mary Frances Searles Science Building, a substantial and modern facility for its time, reflecting the growing emphasis on scientific education in the early twentieth century. The Class of 1875 Memorial Entrance, with its symmetrical columns and tree-lined path, provides a symbolic focal point, suggesting tradition, legacy, and the passage of generations.

Throughout the collage, the campus is depicted as orderly, spacious, and serene. Mature trees, open lawns, and carefully maintained grounds create an atmosphere conducive to study and reflection. Overall, the work functions as both a visual record and a promotional artifact, presenting Bowdoin College as a harmonious blend of tradition, culture, and academic rigor in 1920.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* Standard shipping fee: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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