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Antique Framed Print : Aerial View of Singapore
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Aerial View of Singapore
WW2 - Aerial View of Singapore. Air Ministry photography. Date: 1942
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Media ID 18076090
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1942 May18 Ministry Singapore Waterfront
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
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This evocative aerial photograph captures the destruction wrought upon Singapore during the Japanese invasion in 1942. Taken by the Air Ministry, the image provides a stark contrast to the vibrant and bustling cityscape that once was. The harbor and waterfront, filled with ships and bustling activity just a few months prior, now lie in ruins. The eye-catching expanse of the Singapore Straits, a natural harbor that played a crucial role in Singapore's economic success, is now dotted with sunken vessels and debris. The image, dated May 18, 1942, offers a glimpse into the devastating impact of World War II on the city-state. The British colonial capital, which had been considered an impregnable fortress, was taken by surprise when the Japanese forces invaded on February 15, 1942. The fall of Singapore marked the largest surrender of British-held territory in history, with over 80,000 British, Indian, and Australian troops taken prisoner. The ruins in this photograph serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. The destruction of infrastructure and homes left countless civilians displaced and struggling to survive. The image also underscores the importance of resilience and the ability to rebuild in the face of adversity. Today, Singapore has transformed into a thriving metropolis, a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people.
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