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Poster Print : WW2, Mobile Canteen
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WW2, Mobile Canteen
An illustration of some British WW2 sailors and army servicemen having tea from a mobile canteen. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 32268136
© A CLM Archive Collection / Mary Evans
Canteen Jack Matthew Mobile Sailors Servicemen Childrens
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating WW2, Mobile Canteen poster print from the March of the Women Collection at Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a heartwarming moment of camaraderie as British sailors and army servicemen gather around a mobile canteen during the 1940s. Add a touch of history to your space with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Perfect for war history enthusiasts, military museums, or as a unique conversation starter in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative illustration transports us back in time to the heart of the Second World War, circa 1940s, where a mobile canteen serves as a momentary respite for weary British servicemen and sailors. Amidst the backdrop of the global conflict, the simple act of sharing a cup of tea becomes a poignant symbol of camaraderie and solidarity. The scene unfolds on the dusty, uneven ground, with a makeshift canteen truck parked nearby. Soldiers in uniforms of various branches, their faces etched with the marks of battle and fatigue, gather around the canteen, their mugs in hand. A sailor, his cap askew, joins them, his eyes closed in contentment as he savors the warm brew. Children, dressed in ragged clothes, peek curiously from the sidelines, their eyes wide with wonder at the sight of the uniformed men. They, too, are offered a cup of tea, a gesture that bridges the gap between soldier and civilian, creating a fleeting moment of unity amidst the chaos of war. The illustration, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of wartime resilience and the power of community in the face of adversity. Jack Matthew, the illustrator, masterfully conveys the spirit of the era, inviting us to reflect on the human stories that lie behind the historical narrative of the Second World War.
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