Premium Framed Print : Children playing with junk, Balham, SW London
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Children playing with junk, Balham, SW London
A group of children playing with junk in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14188317
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Childhood Junk Pile Rubbish Urchin Urchins
16"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 10"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 40.6cm (16" x 16")
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 photograph captures a moment of innocent joy and creativity in the heart of Balham, South West London, circa 1961. A group of children, dressed in clothes typical of the 1960s, are seen playing amongst a pile of junk and rubbish in the street. The children, both boys and girls, appear to be fully engrossed in their make-believe world, oblivious to the passing houses and the bustling city beyond. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the past and the simple pleasures of childhood during an era when resources were often scant. The scene is reminiscent of the urchin children of Charles Dickens' novels, adding a historical and literary dimension to the photograph. The houses in the background, with their red brick facades and neat gardens, provide a stark contrast to the chaotic scene unfolding in the foreground. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of children, and the importance of finding joy in the most unexpected places.
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