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Gas Masks, World War II
Group of men queuing to register, probably for the ARP, wearing gas masks during World War II
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Media ID 4433841
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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 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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 a group of men queuing during World War II, each wearing a gas mask as they register for the Air Raid Precautions (ARP). The year is 1939, and the ominous clouds of war are gathering on the horizon. The men, dressed in various workman-like attire, stand patiently in the queue, their faces obscured by the masks, creating an eerie sense of anonymity. The ARP was a civilian organization established in the United Kingdom to protect the population from the effects of air raids during World War II. Gas masks were a crucial component of the ARP's preparations, as the threat of chemical weapons was a real and present danger. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and uncertainties that people faced during this tumultuous period in history. The men in the photograph, with their determined expressions and gas masks, embody the resilience and fortitude of a nation under siege. This image is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to protect themselves and their communities during times of crisis.
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