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Antique Framed Print : Farmers in France cultivating the ground after World War One were finding unexploded
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Farmers in France cultivating the ground after World War One were finding unexploded
Farmers in France cultivating the ground after World War One were finding unexploded projectiles. In this drawing you can see a operator with a telephone receiver (microphone) searching the once battlefields. When the apparatus approaches metal the equipment gave off a sound to indicate a buried bomb. Date: 1919
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Apparatus Battlefield Battlefields Bomb Bombs Buried Clearance Clearing Diagram Disposal Electro Hughes Induction Instruments Magnetic Microphone Missiles Operative Operator Peri Position Professor Projectiles Scouring Search Searching Tilling Unexploded 1919
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 37.1cm (10" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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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In the aftermath of the devastating battles of World War One, farmers in France were faced with an unexpected challenge as they sought to cultivate their lands once again. Hidden beneath the soil were countless unexploded projectiles, remnants of the fierce fighting that had taken place just a few short years prior. In this poignant drawing from 1919, an operative is depicted using sophisticated equipment to search for these hidden dangers. The operator holds a telephone receiver (microphone) to his ear, listening intently as the apparatus emits a sound whenever it detects metal beneath the surface. This ingenious device, known as an induction balance, was developed by Professor Guitton and engineer Georges Hugues, and utilized electro-magnetic scouring to locate buried bombs and other metal objects. The drawing shows the operator carefully marking the position of each discovery on a diagram, ensuring that the area can be safely cleared before tilling can begin. The importance of this work cannot be overstated, as the failure to properly clear the battlefields could result in tragedy for innocent farmers and their families. The process of clearing the land was a painstaking one, requiring great care and attention to detail. The drawing provides a glimpse into the heroic efforts of these unsung heroes, who played a crucial role in returning normalcy to the war-torn regions of France in the aftermath of the Great War.
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