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Antique Framed Print : Newly baked bread for soldiers, Western Front, WW1
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Newly baked bread for soldiers, Western Front, WW1
Newly baked bread ready for sending to soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. The bakers stand in a line, with ovens in the background. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14134894
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
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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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.5cm (9.6" x 7.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of preparation as newly baked bread is readied for dispatch to soldiers on the Western Front during World War One. The scene takes place in a bustling bakery, with a line of earnest bakers, their faces focused and determined, standing before steaming hot ovens. The ovens, their interiors aglow with the heat of the baking process, are a testament to the industriousness and resilience of those who labored to ensure the troops received fresh, nourishing food. The essential role of bread as a staple food source during wartime is underscored by the piles of freshly baked loaves, their golden crusts glistening with moisture and the promise of sustenance. The year is circa 1916, and the historical significance of this image lies in the reminder of the sacrifices made by those who labored behind the scenes to support the troops and keep them well-fed amid the harsh conditions of the battlefield. This poignant moment in history stands as a testament to the enduring power of human ingenuity and the importance of community in times of crisis.
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