Fine Art Print : Egg & spoon race, Quex House garden
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Egg & spoon race, Quex House garden
Patients on crutches, some with amuputated legs, are seen taking part in a race in Quex House garden. They are holding a spoon with an egg in their mouths. A VAD nurse is watching at the right hand side. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14244893
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1866 1881 1964 Birchington Closed Commandant Cotton Crutches Detachment Founder Hannah Legs Major Mouths Nurse Opened Patients Percy Powell Quex Spoon Taking Watching 1919 January
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the inspiring spirit of perseverance with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of an Egg & Spoon Race at Quex House garden. This evocative Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings to life the determination of patients, some with amputated legs, as they gracefully balance an egg on a spoon in their mouths and race towards the finish line. Add this uplifting and thought-provoking piece to your home or office decor and let its timeless beauty and storytelling power ignite conversation and joy.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.1cm (20" x 14.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 photograph captures the spirit of resilience and determination among the patients of Quex House garden's Egg and Spoon Race during the First World War. The scene is set in the beautiful gardens of Quex House in Birchington, Kent, where the Quex Park VAD Hospital was established on October 15, 1914, and remained in operation until January 31, 1919. The hospital was run by the Kent/178, Birchington Detachment, under the command of Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. The patients, some with crutches and amputated legs, are seen taking part in the race, holding a spoon with an egg in their mouths. The unusual race added a touch of fun and camaraderie to their daily routine, providing a brief reprieve from the harsh realities of their recovery. A VAD nurse watches at the right hand side, ensuring the safety and fairness of the competition. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the soldiers during the war and the important role of the VAD hospitals in their rehabilitation.
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