Canvas Print : Pigeons for message-carrying WWI
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Pigeons for message-carrying WWI
Going going gone! During the First World War, homing pigeons were used extensively to transport messages back to their home coop behind the lines.
1917
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Media ID 14346067
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Carrier Communication Homing Messages Messenger Pigeon Pigeons Releasing Sending
21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our stunning Canvas Print of 'Pigeons for message-carrying WWI' by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken in 1917, showcases the heroic role homing pigeons played during the First World War as messengers, transporting crucial information between soldiers and their commanders. The high-quality canvas print brings out the intricate details of this vintage photograph, making it a beautiful and thought-provoking addition to any room. Order now and relive an important chapter of history in your own home.
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 17.8cm x 53.3cm (7" x 21")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Going, Going, Gone: The Unsung Heroes of WWI Communication - Homing Pigeons in Action, 1917 Amid the chaos and destruction of the First World War battlefields, a quiet and unassuming hero emerged: the homing pigeon. In this evocative image from 1917, captured by an unknown photographer and now available through Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness a British soldier releasing a messenger pigeon from a wicker basket. The pigeon, with its wings spread wide, readies itself for the arduous journey back to its home coop, carrying a vital message that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. The use of homing pigeons as messengers dates back to ancient civilizations, but their role in the First World War was more crucial than ever before. With communication lines often severed and the risk of interception high, these birds proved to be invaluable assets for both the Allied and Central Powers. Trained to fly back to their specific coops, they could cover great distances, often in adverse weather conditions, and could carry messages that weighed up to 1.5 ounces (43 grams). The process of sending a message via pigeon was meticulous. The message was tied to the bird's leg with a thin, elastic band, and a metal ring was attached to the other leg to help identify the bird upon its return. Once released, the pigeon would fly back to its coop, where it would be greeted by its handler, who would then deliver the message to the appropriate military personnel. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the incredible role homing pigeons played during the First World War, a testament to their unwavering loyalty and the vital role they played in the communication efforts of the British military.
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