Photographic 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
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historical photographic prints, featuring this captivating advertisement from W. Abbott & Sons of the Strand and Regent Street. Dated at the end of World War I, this vintage image showcases a thoughtful gift idea for officers - Super football boots. Express your gratitude and appreciation with a symbol of hope and normalcy, as soldiers looked forward to the resumption of sports and recreational activities. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your space with this exquisite, Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Available in various sizes to suit your needs.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 25.4cm (7" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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