Antique Framed Print : Ardwick Industrial School, Manchester - Boys at Camp
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Ardwick Industrial School, Manchester - Boys at Camp
Boys from the Ardwick Industrial School, Manchester at Camp carrying the wooden floor for tent. Their assorted headgear includes caps and a cowboy hat. An old barn stands behind. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 7249917
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Ardwick Assorted Barn Behind Caps Cow Boy Floor Includes Manchester Stands Tent
36"x26" (92x67cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 30x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 36x26 inches (92x67cm). 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 75.2cm x 47.1cm (29.6" x 18.5")
Estimated Product Size is 92.2cm x 66.8cm (36.3" x 26.3")
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 respite and camaraderie for a group of boys from Ardwick Industrial School in Manchester, England, circa 1912. The boys are seen carrying a large wooden floor for their tent, their faces expressing a mix of determination and excitement. The assorted headgear they wear adds a charming touch to the scene, with caps and a cowboy hat among the items visible. The idyllic setting of the camp is juxtaposed with the old, weathered barn standing in the background, hinting at the boys' daily lives back at the industrial school. The rough texture of the wooden floor, the worn-out clothing of the boys, and the rustic barn all serve as reminders of the simple pleasures and challenges of rural life. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the experiences of children in industrial schools during this era. The boys' youthful energy and their shared sense of purpose as they work together to build their camp are a testament to their resilience and the importance of community and connection, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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