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Children at a Cripples Guild meeting, probably 1930s
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Media ID 32384480
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Cripples Disability Guild Meeting
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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 heartwarming moment from the past as children with disabilities gather for a meeting at their local Cripples Guild, likely in the 1930s. The image transports us back in time, inviting us to witness a scene that was once a vital part of the social fabric of communities during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The children, dressed in their best attire, sit attentively around a long table, their faces filled with curiosity and anticipation. A lantern slide projector rests at the head of the table, its glass lens casting a warm, flickering light across the room. The children lean forward, their eyes fixed on the screen, as they are transported to faraway lands and exciting adventures through the magic of the slides. The Cripples Guild was an organization that provided support and opportunities for children with disabilities, allowing them to socialize, learn new skills, and engage in activities that were often inaccessible to them in their daily lives. The guilds were an essential part of the social safety net during a time when disability was often stigmatized and misunderstood. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of children, even in the face of adversity. It also highlights the importance of community and the role that organizations like the Cripples Guild played in creating a more inclusive and compassionate society. This vintage image, from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, is a precious document of history that continues to inspire and uplift us today.
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