Antique Framed Print : Three schoolboys on desert island have to wear packing cases
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Three schoolboys on desert island have to wear packing cases
Three schoolboys, washing up on desert island, have to resort to wearing empty wooden packing cases. Date: 1898
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Media ID 11584827
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Boxes Case Cases Clad Desert Deserted Empty Flotsam Fully Jetsam Makeshift Packing Schoolboys Trio Washed Wear Wears
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 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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
In this intriguing photograph from 1898, three schoolboys are seen standing on a deserted island, wearing empty wooden packing cases as makeshift clothing. The boys, fully clad in their improvised costumes, appear to be in good spirits despite their unusual attire. The island, dotted with flotsam and jetsam, adds to the sense of isolation and adventure. The image captures the moment of resourcefulness and survival in the face of adversity. The boys, likely cast away from their homes, have had to adapt to their new environment in order to survive. The wooden packing cases, which may have originally contained supplies or belongings, now serve as their only protection from the elements. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when exploration and discovery were at the forefront of human endeavor. It also highlights the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit, as the boys transform what was once discarded and useless into something functional and essential. The image is a reminder that even in the most challenging circumstances, we have the ability to adapt and find solutions. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of resourcefulness and creativity, values that are still relevant today. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating snapshot of history, offering a glimpse into the past and inspiring us to appreciate the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit.
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