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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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Gas Masks for Children Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the poignant era of World War II. Witness the resilience and courage of children and nursing mothers as they protectively don their gas masks during the 1940s. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring history into your home, with vibrant colors and exceptional detail that truly bring this moment to life. Order yours today and add a unique, thought-provoking piece to your collection."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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