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Antique Framed Print : STICK EM UP
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
STICK EM UP
Stick em up ! Boys playing with guns on the street
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Media ID 591072
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10167207
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 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
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 photograph, titled "Stick 'Em Up" by an unidentified photographer, captures a playful moment in the history of childhood during the 1930s. The image, available through Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a group of boys on a bustling city street, each holding makeshift guns made from sticks and other found objects. Dressed in shorts and simple shirts, they assume the poses of bank robbers or cowboys, their faces filled with excitement and mischief. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of a time when children's play was less regulated and more imaginative. Before the age of video games and organized sports, children created their own amusements using whatever resources they had at hand. In this case, sticks transformed into guns, and the city street became their playground. The boys' costumes, though simple, add to the overall charm of the photograph. Their shorts and shirts, typical of the era, are a reminder of the fashion trends of the 1930s. The boys' expressions and body language suggest a sense of camaraderie and adventure, as they engage in a game that likely brought them hours of entertainment. This photograph is a precious snapshot of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the lives of children before the age of technology and mass-produced toys. It serves as a reminder of the power of imagination and the importance of allowing children the freedom to create their own fun. The photograph's title, "Stick 'Em Up," is a testament to the boys' sense of adventure and their ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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