These range of gifts capture a moment of time in Ireland's past. From a digitally cleaned vintage print of the 1860s the gifts illustrate O'Connell Street and the bridge over the River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland. O'Connell Street was known as Sackville Street until 1924, and the bridge previously originally named the Carlisle Bridge.
The print shows Nelson's Pillar which was bombed and demolished in 1966, where in its place now stands the Spire of Dublin, also known as the Monument of Light. Shops and buildings are shown on either side of the thoroughfare, most noticeable being the GPO (General Post Office) on the left of the monument and a Manufactory on the corner of Bachelors Walk and Lower O'Connell Street on the left at the bridge.
The street scene provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of the city in the 1860's; well dressed couples strolling, an officer on horseback, a man on crutches, street traders and porters, horse drawn carriages, dogs and children.
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The vintage design is available on a range of products - iPhone cases, iPad cases, casual shoes, posters, postcards, mousepads, tote bag, mugs and glasses, drinks coasters, Avery address labels, business cards, bookmarks, keychains and luggage tags.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
O'Connell Street Dublin Ireland In The 19th Century
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