Metal Print : National Childrens Home, Harpenden - Shoemaking
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National Childrens Home, Harpenden - Shoemaking
Boys making and repairing shoes and boots at the National Childrens Home (NCH), Harpenden. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14308252
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Boots Date Harpenden Repairing Shoes Unknown
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the history of the National Children's Home (NCH), Harpenden to your walls with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the boys diligently making and repairing shoes and boots at the Home. Each Metal Print is crafted with premium metal sheets coated with a vibrant, long-lasting finish, ensuring your photograph retains its brilliance for years to come. This unique and eye-catching display not only adds character to any room but also tells a story - a piece of history right in your home. Order now and relive the past with our high-quality Metal Prints.
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 Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 photograph captures a moment in time at the National Children's Home (NCH) in Harpenden, where young boys are deeply engrossed in the art of shoemaking. The image, taken at an unknown date, showcases the boys meticulously crafting and repairing shoes and boots with focused determination. The National Children's Home was a charitable institution that provided care, education, and training to orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The boys in the photograph are seated at long tables, each with a pair of shoes or boots in front of them. Their faces are a mix of concentration and joy as they work, some using hammers and nails, others stitching with thread and needles. The room is filled with the sounds of hammering and the soft hum of conversation, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and productivity. Shoemaking was just one of many trades taught at the National Children's Home, which aimed to equip its residents with practical skills that would help them become self-sufficient and independent adults. The boys in this photograph are not only learning a valuable trade but also gaining a sense of pride and accomplishment from their work. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the important role that charitable institutions like the National Children's Home played in providing care, education, and opportunities for children in need. It also highlights the resilience and determination of these young boys, who, despite their circumstances, were able to find joy and purpose in their daily tasks.
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