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Antique Framed Print : A new baby a089549
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A new baby a089549
Thaxted, Essex. Looking down at a group of women cooing at a baby in a pram as a man looks on. Photographed by John Gay in the late 1950s
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Media ID 13905565
© Historic England Archive
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.3cm x 29.4cm (11.5" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, captured by the talented lens of John Gay in the late 1950s, transports us back to a simpler time in Thaxted, Essex. The scene unfolds with an air of tenderness and joy as we find ourselves looking down upon a group of women gathered around a pram containing a precious bundle of new life. Their faces are filled with adoration as they coo and fuss over this tiny miracle. In the background stands a man, presumably the proud father, observing this heartwarming sight with affectionate eyes. His presence exudes both protectiveness and admiration for his growing family. It is evident that he too is captivated by this beautiful moment unfolding before him. The photograph encapsulates the essence of parenthood - pure love, wonderment, and unity. It serves as a timeless reminder that regardless of era or location, the arrival of a new baby has always been cherished as one of life's most extraordinary blessings. John Gay's skillful composition captures not only the physical beauty but also the emotional depth within this snapshot from history. As we gaze upon it today, we cannot help but be moved by its authenticity and universal resonance.
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