Framed Print : Gas Masks for children
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Gas Masks for children
Gas Masks and protection for children and nursing mothers during World War II in 1940-1941
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Media ID 4433845
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1941 Mask Masks Mothers Nursing Parent Parents Protection Protective Ww 2 Ww Ii
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, titled "Gas Masks for Children" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into history. Depicting children and nursing mothers donning gas masks during World War II in 1940-1941, this print is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of generations past. Each print is carefully framed to preserve and enhance the image's beauty, making it a thoughtful addition to any home or office space. Relive history in high definition with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life during World War II as children and nursing mothers don their gas masks in preparation for air raids in the early 1940s. The image, taken in the United Kingdom during the height of the Blitz, poignantly illustrates the lengths to which parents went to protect their families from the devastating effects of chemical warfare. The Second World War brought unprecedented challenges to families, with the constant threat of air raids and gas attacks looming over their daily lives. In response, the British government distributed gas masks to civilians, including young children and nursing mothers, to provide some semblance of safety and security in the face of the unknown. The photograph shows a mother carefully helping her young child put on the bulky, unwieldy mask, while another child looks on with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. The nursing mother in the background, dressed in a simple, practical outfit, cradles her infant in her arms, her own mask dangling around her neck. The scene is one of quiet determination and resilience, as these parents do their best to shield their loved ones from the horrors of war. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by families during wartime, and the deep love and commitment that drove them to put their children's safety above their own. It is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the enduring bond between parents and their children, even in the most trying of circumstances.
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