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Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance cars
Photograph: Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance cars. From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Ambulances were donated to the war effort from across the British Empire. Wealthy individuals, businesses, trade unions, charities, hunts, worshipful companies, churches and many others paid for ambulances. Manufacturers of ambulances included Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Albion, Morris, Vulcan, Austin, Sunbeam-Rover, Wolseley, Siddeley-Deasy, Renault, Buick, Crossley, Vauxhall, Argyll, Sunbeam, Lanchester, Ford Model T, Fiat and Star. Date: 1916
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Ambulance Ambulances Associated Calcutta Donated Effort Gift Official Photograph
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print showcases an intriguing moment in time with "Gift from our Indian Empire. Calcutta ambulance cars" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This photograph, taken between 1916 and 1917, is associated with World War One and the Western Front. The image captures the Calcutta ambulance cars, a gift from the Indian Empire, adding a unique and educational touch to any room. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are printed using vibrant colors and fine details, ensuring a stunning display of this historical photograph. Order yours today and relive the past in brilliant detail.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 a moment in history during World War One, as two Calcutta ambulance cars, a gift from our Indian Empire, are prepared for service on the Western Front. The image is taken from an album of 76 official photographs, dating from 1916-1917, which documents the significant contribution of the British Empire to the war effort. During this time, ambulances were donated from various sources across the Empire, including wealthy individuals, businesses, trade unions, charities, hunts, worshipful companies, and churches. The manufacturers of these vital vehicles were numerous and varied, with Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Albion, Morris, Vulcan, Austin, Sunbeam-Rover, Wolseley, Siddeley-Deasy, Renault, Buick, Crossley, Vauxhall, Argyll, Sunbeam, Lanchester, Ford Model T, Fiat, and Star all producing ambulances for the cause. The importance of these donations cannot be overstated, as they played a crucial role in providing essential medical support to the soldiers on the front lines. The Calcutta ambulance cars, proudly displayed in this photograph, are a testament to the generosity and solidarity of the British Empire during a time of great need. The photograph itself is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War, and the unified effort that was required to support the war effort on multiple fronts. It is a powerful visual representation of the global impact of the conflict and the collective spirit of those who sought to aid in its resolution.
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