Snapshots of the Past Wall Art Print L sku-13663965853

This Black, size L Wall Art print from Snapshots of the Past shows the Chief of the Signal Corps testing a new public address system in Washington, D.C., on June 27. The reproduction measures 16 x 20 inches; its SKU is sku-13663965853 and its UPC is 462158208194. Snapshots of the Past restores historical maps, photos and prints from Library of Congress archives as home decor.

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, as well as tens of thousands of online customers. It was selected as a vendor for a White House redecoration project in 2008.

The company uses archival paper and pigmented inks, which it describes as suitable for prints that can last a lifetime and be passed down. Lithography, invented in 1796, enabled inexpensive mass production of prints. The Library of Congress began its American Memory pilot project in 1989; that project laid the groundwork for the National Digital Library Program, begun in 1995 to digitize selected collections concerning American cultural heritage.

The company's range includes old holiday posters and early aerial views of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, intended for display at home or work or as gifts.