Fine Art Print : Postal censorship during World War 1
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Postal censorship during World War 1
Photograph taken in the Censors Museum which shows attempts which used to be made to smuggle food into Germany through the newspaper post. The package behind is a roll of newspapeers intact; the second is a bag of rice protected by dummy newspapers. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14312596
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Censor Censorship Communication Contraband Control Correspondence Disguise Freedom Interception Letter Letters Limit Limitation Mail Office Postal Smuggling
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a captivating image of Postal Censorship during World War 1. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history as it depicts the attempts made to smuggle food into Germany through the newspaper post. Add a touch of historical intrigue to your home or office with this beautifully printed and preserved piece of the past.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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This evocative photograph, taken in the Censors Museum, offers a glimpse into the creative efforts made during World War 1 to circumvent postal censorship and smuggle essential supplies into Germany. The image showcases two packages that were attempted to be concealed amongst legitimate mail. In the foreground, a roll of newspapers lies intact, seemingly unaltered. However, upon closer inspection, the second package reveals a more deceptive disguise. Hidden within is a bag of rice, meticulously wrapped and protected by an abundance of dummy newspapers. The First World War marked a significant period of communication control, as governments sought to limit the flow of information and prevent the dissemination of sensitive data. Postal censorship played a crucial role in this endeavor, with letters and parcels subjected to rigorous inspection. The interception and limitation of contraband items were a priority, making the smuggling of essential supplies a dangerous and intricate endeavor. The ingenuity of those attempting to bypass the censors is evident in this photograph, as they employed the very medium used for communication - newspapers - to hide their contraband. The deceptive use of dummy newspapers not only served as a disguise but also added an extra layer of protection, making it more challenging for the censors to detect the smuggled goods. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the lengths people went to maintain connections and provide for their loved ones during a time of war, despite the stringent postal censorship and control measures put in place. The freedom of communication, though limited, remained a vital lifeline for those separated by the conflict.
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