Mouse Mat : Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at outbreak of WW1
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Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at outbreak of WW1
Enquirers at the British Consulate, Paris at the outbreak of WW1 Date: 1914
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Media ID 14186661
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Anxious Consul Consulate Crowds Difficulty Embassy Nervous Outbreak Papers Passport Passports Queue Queuing Return Stranded Tourists Uncertain Visitors Beseiged
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 13.6cm (9.3" x 5.4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 evocative photograph captures the anxious and uncertain atmosphere at the British Consulate in Paris during the early days of World War I. Taken in August 1914, the image shows a large crowd of enquirers, a mix of stranded tourists and worried residents, queuing outside the consulate on Rue Montalivet. With the outbreak of war, many British citizens found themselves in a difficult position, unable to return home due to closed borders and chaotic travel conditions. The consulate became a hub of activity as people sought assistance and information from the consul and his staff. The nervous energy of the crowd is palpable as they wait their turn, some clutching papers and passports in hand. The scene is reminiscent of a siege, with the determined determination of the enquirers contrasting with the somber backdrop of war. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the disruption and uncertainty caused by the onset of the First World War, and the desperate efforts of people to navigate the complex and unfolding situation. The British Consulate in Paris played a crucial role in assisting British nationals during this time, providing vital support and guidance to those caught up in the chaos of the war's early days. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, and serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the larger narrative of World War I.
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