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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
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Band of the National Waifs Association Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This beautiful, vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a boys band in action, playing a variety of instruments including hand bells, bagpipes, mandolins, and a guitar. The timeless charm of this photograph is sure to make a striking addition to any wall in your home or office. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted using premium materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the image to life. Order yours today and relive the nostalgia of a bygone era.
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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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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