Premium Framed Print : Children and snow shoes
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Children and snow shoes
Two children make their way through the snow wearing snow shoes on their feet
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Media ID 4342317
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"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 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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
1. Title: "Stepping Through History: Two Children Making Their Way Through the Snow with Traditional Snow Shoes, 1926" This photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the winter of 1926 as two children bravely make their way through the deep, pristine snow. Dressed in thick woolen coats and hats, their faces are a picture of determination and excitement as they don their traditional snow shoes, each one carefully strapped to their feet. Snow shoes, or "sneakers" as they were often called, have a rich history dating back thousands of years. Indigenous peoples in the Arctic regions first developed these ingenious devices to enable them to travel over the snow with ease. By spreading the weight of the wearer over a larger surface area, snow shoes allowed people to walk on top of the snow without sinking, making winter travel much more efficient and less exhausting. The children in this photograph are likely from a rural community, where such winter skills would have been essential for survival. Their snow shoes, made from wooden frames and rawhide lacing, are a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of their ancestors. As they take tentative steps, their laughter echoes through the snowy landscape, a reminder of the simple joys of childhood and the enduring connection between people and the natural world. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the history and traditions that have shaped our world. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and the simple pleasures that can be found in the most unexpected places.
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