Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1905 Andrew Carnegie Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of1905 Photo of The Author of The Gospel of Wealth Andrew Carnegie. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
This photograph of Scottish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie depicts him later in life following one of the most illustrious careers in the nineteenth century, when he amassed considerable wealth by ushering in the steel era, which would shape and redefine the Northeast and Midwest economic and cultural landscape for decades to come. Carnegie's influence on the manufacturing industry cannot be underestimated, and his Carnegie Steel Company became one of the largest firms in the nation, which he sold to JP Morgan in 1901, which made him surpass John D. Rockefeller as the most wealthy American of the time.
After immigrating from Scotland, Carnegie settled in Pittsburgh, PA, and began his career as a telegraph operator. Following the sale of his company, he transitioned from a dedicated businessman to a philanthropist. He devoted his life to philanthropy, particularly in The United States and Great Britain, with a focus on building large libraries for the public and promoting peace. His contributions to society, including the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City, continue to reverberate to this day. This portrait captures Carnegie's transition as he dedicated his time to creating opportunities for citizens to access culture, literature, music, and the arts.
This photo has a distinctive style and aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. It is truly an authentic piece of American photographic history.
