Framed Print : Refugee notice WWII
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Refugee notice WWII
One of the notices in a refugee centre during World War II exhorting Belgian refugee women in an advanced state of pregnancy to register their names here.
1939-1945
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Media ID 7212251
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Advanced Belgian Distribution Names Notice Notices Pregnancy Pregnant Refugee Refugees Register Registration Ww 2 Ww Ii
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our poignant Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the powerful image "Refugee notice WWII" by Mary Evans/Robert Hunt Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative print transports us back to a pivotal moment in history, showcasing a poignant refugee notice from a center during World War II. Exhorting Belgian refugee women in advanced stages of pregnancy to register their names, this image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Add this meaningful piece to your home decor and start a conversation about the past and its lessons for the future.
16x12 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 poignant photograph captures a moment in time during the chaotic and uncertain days of World War II, as Belgian refugee women in advanced states of pregnancy were urged to register their names at a makeshift registration center. The notice, dated between 1939 and 1945, was likely displayed at a refugee camp or similar facility, where thousands of displaced persons sought safety and assistance from the ravages of war. The image serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict, as women, many of whom were pregnant and vulnerable, were forced to flee their homes and begin new lives under the most difficult of circumstances. The notice, written in both French and Dutch, exhorts the women to come forward and register their names, promising assistance and support in the days ahead. The distribution of such notices was a crucial aspect of the relief efforts during the war, as organizations and governments worked to provide aid and assistance to the millions of refugees who had been displaced by the conflict. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily struggles and challenges faced by those who were forced to leave their homes and start anew in unfamiliar and often hostile environments. Despite the hardships and difficulties, the women in this photograph and countless others like them persevered, giving birth to new life in the midst of war and chaos. This powerful image serves as a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the most trying of times.
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