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Photographic Print : Evacuees on Corner
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Evacuees on Corner
A group of evacuee children standing on a street corner
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Media ID 622391
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Corner Dresses Evacuation Evacuee Evacuees Sandals
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the poignant history of World War II into your home with our exquisite selection of Photographic Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This poignant image, titled "Evacuees on Corner," captures a moment in time as a group of young evacuee children huddle together on a street corner, their expressions a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Relive history through the lens of Mary Evans Picture Library and add a touch of timeless charm to your living space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.7cm (14" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a moment in time during the dark days of World War II, as a group of evacuee children stand on a sunlit street corner in Britain. Dressed in their best summer clothes, the girls wear crisp, white blouses and gingham dresses, while the boys don shorts and sandals. Their expressions are a mix of excitement, apprehension, and curiosity, as they await the arrival of their bus or train that will take them to their new temporary homes. Evacuation was a mass movement of children from cities and urban areas considered at risk of enemy bombing during the war. The aim was to remove them from harm's way and provide them with a safer environment to grow up in. This historical event saw over 3 million children evacuated between 1939 and 1945. The children in this photograph are likely part of the thousands who were sent away from their homes and families, often to unfamiliar places and communities. The summer of 1940 marked the beginning of the evacuation process, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the experiences of those children who were uprooted from their familiar surroundings and forced to adapt to new environments. As the sun casts a warm glow on the scene, the children seem to embody the spirit of resilience and hope that defined the evacuee experience. Their bright, colorful dresses and sandals contrast sharply with the somber reality of the war that loomed over their lives. This image is a powerful testament to the human capacity to endure and adapt, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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