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Antique Framed Print : Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
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Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
Four girls with their books and drawings, sitting on a pavement in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14224887
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Cardigan Check Childhood Difference Drawings Fence Gingham Learning Sandals Shoes Urchin Urchins Racial
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 29.1cm 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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This enchanting photograph captures the essence of childhood in the 1960s, as four young girls sit on the pavement in the charming area of Balham, South West London. Dressed in a mix of red shoes, sandals, blue dresses, check gingham, yellow cardigans, and white blouses, the girls are engrossed in their books and drawings, their expressions reflecting a deep concentration and joy for learning. The wooden fence behind them adds a sense of warmth and security, while the red bricks of the buildings in the background provide a backdrop of the urban city. The image, which is estimated to date back to circa 1961, showcases the innocence and diversity of childhood during this era. Two of the girls are dressed in traditional British attire, while the other two are of African descent, highlighting the racial difference and harmony that existed even in the early 1960s. The girls' age and race do not hinder their shared love for books and creativity, as they sit together on the pavement, creating a beautiful tableau of childhood in Balham, SW London. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of education and the importance of embracing diversity, even in the most ordinary moments of life. The girls' focus on their books and drawings is a testament to their determination to learn and grow, making this image a precious piece of social and historical significance.
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