Metal Print : Football boots advertisement, end of WW1
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Football boots advertisement, end of WW1
An advertisement for Super football boots from W. Abbott & Sons of the Strand and Regent Street. The advert suggests to officers that a pair would make a perfect gift to express appreciation of their men, and that playing football would pass the time while waiting for demobilisation. In fact, it suggests having a whip round at the mess and equipping a whole team! Date: 1918
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Media ID 14148046
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Advertisements Adverts Ball Boots Demob Demobilisation Football Gift Kick Kicking Reconstruction Sporting
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step onto the battlefield of victory with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring an inspiring advertisement from the end of WW1. This vintage image from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases W. Abbott & Sons' Super football boots, the perfect gift for officers as a token of appreciation. Add a touch of history and sports nostalgia to your home or office decor with this stunning metal print.
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 35.4cm x 50.8cm (13.9" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the end of the First World War, the prospect of returning to normalcy brought with it a renewed appreciation for the simple joys of life. One such pleasure was the game of football, which had long been a beloved pastime for soldiers during their downtime in the trenches. As demobilisation loomed, W. Abbott & Sons of the Strand and Regent Street seized the opportunity to offer a thoughtful and meaningful gift for officers to express their gratitude and appreciation for their men. In this evocative advertisement from 1918, the image of a pair of Super football boots, with their sleek design and polished leather, is presented as the perfect present to help pass the time during the waiting period for demobilisation. The advertisement suggests that a whip round at the mess could even equip an entire team, allowing for camaraderie and unity to be restored amongst the soldiers. The caption reads, "A GIFT FOR THE MEN WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH. A REWARD FOR THEIR SACRIFICES. SUPER FOOTBALL BOOTS. W. ABBOTT & SONS, STRAND AND REGENT STREET." This poignant advertisement serves as a reminder of the role that sports and recreation played in the morale and wellbeing of soldiers during the long and arduous years of the First World War. As the world began to rebuild and recover from the devastation of the war, the simple act of kicking a ball and playing a game of football became a symbol of hope, unity, and the promise of a brighter future.
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