Snapshots of the Past L Wall Art Print sku-13643103300

This Snapshots of the Past Wall Art print reproduces the historical Aèrostat système Vaussin Chardanne balloon image at 16" x 20". It is listed in Black, size L, with SKU sku-13643103300 and UPC 467122297341. The company restores reproductions from Library of Congress archives and makes prints using archival paper and pigmented inks, which are intended to last for generations.

Founded in 2001, it says it was the first company to offer Library of Congress images as fine-art reproduction prints. Its buyers include over 200 bookstores and other retailers, along with tens of thousands of internet customers. It was selected as a vendor for the White House redecoration project of 2008.

Lithography was invented in 1796; the Library of Congress American Memory pilot began in 1989 and laid the foundation for the National Digital Library Program, which began in 1995 to digitize selected collections on American cultural history. The company's historical images include maps, photos, posters and early aerial city views for display at home or work or as gifts.