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Framed Print : First crocuses of the year in St. James Park, 1948
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First crocuses of the year in St. James Park, 1948
An ever vigilant park keeper in St. Jamess Park, London, strides up to check children who are picking all the crocus flowers just beginning to show in February 1948.
1948
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1948 Crocus Crocuses Keeper Kids Parks Picking Spring Spring Time
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the exquisite "First crocuses of the year in St. James Park, 1948" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans / Photo Union Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating black and white photograph transports you back in time to a crisp winter day in 1948, as an ever-vigilant park keeper approaches children in St. James Park, London, who are picking the precious first crocus flowers. A heartwarming and nostalgic scene, this timeless image is sure to add character and charm to any room in your home or office. Embrace the beauty of history with this stunning framed print.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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Amidst the wintry chill of February 1948 in St. James Park, London, the first crocuses of the year began to emerge, heralding the much-anticipated arrival of spring. The sight of these delicate flowers poking through the thawing soil brought joy and wonder to the children who frequented the park. However, their excitement was soon tempered by the approach of an ever-vigilant park keeper. In this nostalgic image from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, the park keeper strides purposefully towards a group of children, who had been picking the precious crocuses, their small hands filled with the bright purple blooms. The keeper's stern expression and outstretched arm convey a clear message that the flowers were not to be taken, and it was time for the children to move on. This scene, captured in the 1940s, evokes a sense of simpler times, when the beauty of nature was cherished and protected, even in the midst of post-war austerity. The children, dressed in their winter coats and hats, look up at the keeper with a mixture of disappointment and respect, as they reluctantly abandon their flower-picking pursuits. The crocuses, symbolic of new beginnings and renewal, would continue to bloom, undisturbed, until they had completed their brief but beautiful display. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, captures a moment in time that resonates with us still, reminding us of the importance of preserving the natural world and the simple pleasures of springtime in the heart of the city.
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