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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
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of historical London charm into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the evocative image of Charity Bootblacks by Mary Evans Picture Library. This classic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of generosity and community during a bygone era. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also durable and long-lasting, making them an excellent addition to any room in your house. Each print is meticulously printed on a sheet of aluminum, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning clarity that will captivate your senses. Order now and support hospitals while adding a touch of history to your decor.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
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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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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