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Antique Framed Print : World War One - Perham Down Army Camp, Hampshire
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World War One - Perham Down Army Camp, Hampshire
World War One Soldier in Tent, Thought to be Perham Down Army Camp, Andover, Hampshire, England. Postmarked Windmill Hill, Andover Date: 1910s
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Media ID 14198978
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Andover Hampshire Postmarked Tent Thought Windmill
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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 photograph captures the daily life of a World War One soldier at Perham Down Army Camp in Hampshire, England. The image, thought to have been taken in the 1910s and postmarked from Windmill Hill, Andover, depicts a soldier sitting inside a canvas tent, deep in thought. The camp, which was located in the picturesque countryside, was one of many temporary military bases established in the UK to house and train soldiers for the First World War. The soldier, dressed in his uniform and holding a map, appears lost in contemplation as he studies the intricacies of the battlefield before him. The tent, with its worn and weathered appearance, serves as a reminder of the harsh conditions endured by the soldiers during their training. The surrounding landscape, with its rolling hills and trees, offers a stark contrast to the soldier's stark and cramped living quarters. Perham Down Army Camp was just one of many temporary military installations that sprung up across the UK during the First World War. These camps provided essential training for the soldiers, preparing them for the brutal realities of the battlefield. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these soldiers, who left their homes and families to serve their country in a time of great need. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families during the First World War. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as the soldier sits in his tent, focused and determined, despite the challenges before him.
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