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Social / Common Room 1950S
Undergraduates relaxing in the Common Room at Ruskin College, Oxford Date: 1950s
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College Common Oxford Relaxing Ruskin Undergraduates
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 moment of quiet camaraderie among undergraduates in the Common Room at Ruskin College, Oxford during the 1950s. The scene is set in a cozy, dimly lit room filled with comfortable armchairs and tables strewn with books and cups of tea. The students, dressed in smart attire, are engrossed in conversation or lost in thought, their faces reflecting a sense of focused intensity. The atmosphere is one of intellectual pursuit and community, as the future leaders of society gather to discuss ideas and forge lifelong friendships. Ruskin College, a progressive adult education institution founded in 1900, was known for its commitment to social justice and equality. This Common Room, with its warm and inviting ambiance, served as a hub of intellectual and social activity for its students. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of undergraduates in post-war Britain, a time of great change and innovation. The 20th century was a pivotal period in the history of higher education in the UK, and this photograph captures the essence of the era. The students in the photograph are a testament to the enduring power of education to bring people together, to challenge the status quo, and to create positive change in the world. This image is a poignant reminder of the importance of community, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of knowledge, values that remain relevant today.
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