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Framed Print : Charity Bootblacks
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Charity Bootblacks
To raise money for hospitals, English girls offer their services as shoeblacks to passing gentlemen in the streets of London
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Media ID 598772
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Charity Collecting Community Gentlemen Hospitals Money Offer Passing Raise Services Shine Shoe 1921
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Charity Bootblacks" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This beautiful print depicts a scene from Victorian London, where English girls selflessly offered their services as shoeblacks to passing gentlemen, raising funds for hospitals. Each sale of this exquisite framed print supports charitable causes, making it an inspiring addition to any home or office. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a classic design, ensuring it becomes a timeless piece of art that tells a story of kindness and generosity. Add this unique and meaningful print to your decor and let the history of charity and compassion touch your daily life.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of community and charitable giving in early 20th century London. The image shows a group of English girls, dressed in simple yet neatly pressed frocks, offering their services as charity bootblacks to passing gentlemen on a bustling city street. The year is 1921, and the scene unfolds on the pavement, with the girls perched on small stools, their shiny black shoes at the ready. The girls' mission is to raise money for hospitals, and they do so with a cheerful and determined expression. Each gentleman who stops to avail himself of their services is greeted with a warm smile and a polished shine. The girls' deft use of bootjacks and brushes transforms the mundane task of shining shoes into a small act of kindness and generosity. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of community and the simple acts of kindness that can make a significant difference in people's lives. The girls' selfless offering of their time and labor demonstrates the enduring spirit of charity and the importance of coming together to support those in need. The image also offers a glimpse into the history of London's streets, where such scenes were once commonplace. The passing gentlemen, dressed in their Sunday best, add to the sense of history and tradition, making this photograph a valuable document of a bygone era. Overall, this photograph is a beautiful and poignant reminder of the power of community and the simple acts of kindness that can make a significant difference in people's lives. It is a testament to the enduring spirit of charity and the importance of coming together to support those in need.
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