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Barrage Balloon for Xmas
Who says that the war spoiled the British Christmas? Here, an innovative table decoration features a barrage balloon with presents attached as sand-bags
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Media ID 615439
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1945 Attached Bags Balloon Barrage Decorations Features Innovative Presents Sand Spoiled
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the enchanting "Barrage Balloon for Xmas" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back in time, where creativity and innovation turned wartime necessities into festive decorations. Imagine the surprise and delight of your guests as they gather around your beautifully decorated table adorned with this unique tableau. A barrage balloon, a symbol of resilience and defense during the war, is transformed into a charming Christmas decoration, complete with presents suspended as sandbags. The "Barrage Balloon for Xmas" canvas print is a perfect blend of history and holiday cheer. Its high-quality canvas material and vibrant colors bring the image to life, ensuring that this piece adds a touch of warmth and nostalgia to your home or office. Brighten up your space with this one-of-a-kind canvas print, a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and the ability to find joy in the most unexpected places. Order yours today and add a touch of history and holiday magic to your décor.
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.
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During the height of World War II in 1945, Christmas celebrations in Britain were far from traditional. However, this print titled "Barrage Balloon for Xmas" challenges the notion that the war spoiled British Christmas customs. In fact, it showcases an innovative and creative table decoration that incorporates elements of wartime history.
The centerpiece of this unique decoration is a barrage balloon, typically used to defend against aerial attacks by enemy aircraft. In a whimsical twist, presents are attached to the balloon as if they were sandbags - a clever nod to both the festive season and wartime necessities.
This image captures a moment in time when Britons had to adapt their holiday traditions to fit within the constraints of war. Despite facing uncertainty and hardship, they found ways to inject joy and creativity into their celebrations.
As we look back on this historical photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are reminded of the resilience and ingenuity displayed by those who lived through such challenging times. It serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the British people during one of their darkest hours.
So next time you think about how war may have spoiled Christmas for our ancestors, remember this charming tableau that proves otherwise - where even amidst conflict, there was room for innovation and festive cheer.
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