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Framed Print : Band of the National Waifs Association (Dr Barnardo s)
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Band of the National Waifs Association (Dr Barnardo s)
A boys band of the National Waifs Association, otherwise known as Dr Barnardo s. The instruments include hand bells, bagpipes, mandolins, and a guitar. The bagpipe players are wearing a Scottish pipers uniform with kilt and sporran
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Media ID 4421887
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Association Bag Pipes Bagpipe Band Barnardo Guitar Instrument Instruments Kilt Mandolin Mandolins Musicians Orphan Orphans Performers Piper Player Players Poverty Sporran Uniforms Waifs Workhouse Workhouses Musical
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Band of the National Waifs Association (Dr Barnardo's)" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a boys band in a heartwarming moment of musical camaraderie. With hand bells, bagpipes, mandolins, and a guitar in hand, their expression of focus and joy is sure to inspire. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this beautifully framed print, a perfect conversation starter and a reminder of the enduring power of music and unity.
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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the Band of the National Waifs Association, also known as Dr Barnardo's, during a musical performance in the late 19th or early 20th century. The image showcases a group of young boys dressed in Scottish pipers uniforms, proudly playing a variety of instruments including hand bells, bagpipes, mandolins, and a guitar. The bagpipe players, with their kilts and sporran, add an air of tradition and history to the scene. The National Waifs Association, founded by Thomas Barnardo in 1866, was an organization dedicated to helping the poor, neglected, and orphaned children of England. Through its network of homes and schools, Dr Barnardo's provided shelter, education, and training to thousands of children in need. The formation of the Band was just one of the many initiatives taken by the organization to instill discipline, self-confidence, and a sense of community among its wards. The use of musical instruments was a common practice in workhouses and orphanages of the time, as it was believed to have a positive impact on the children's development. The boys in the photograph seem to be fully engrossed in their performance, their faces reflecting a sense of joy and concentration. The instruments, worn out but still functional, speak of the hardships faced by the children but also their determination to rise above them. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of the musical and cultural traditions that were an integral part of the lives of children in institutions during this era. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the face of poverty and adversity.
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