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Shelter Interior
May 1918: Inside the YMCA air raid shelter in the Strand. Posters on the wall show life at the front. (Photo by Booth/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Media ID 12020690
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1910 1919 Air Raid Precautions Gate Home Front Poster Sandbag Shelter Stealing Wind World War I Air Raid Shelter Bomb Shelter
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of 'Shelter Interior' by Booth from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This evocative image captures the atmosphere of a YMCA air raid shelter during World War I, with posters on the wall reflecting life at the front. Bring history into your home with this stunning, museum-quality Canvas Print, expertly printed on heavy cotton canvas to bring out the rich colors and details of this iconic photograph.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.5cm x 40.6cm (19.1" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
Shelter Interior (May 1918): Stepping into the past, this photograph transports us to the heart of an air raid shelter in London during World War I. Captured by Booth, a skilled photographer from the Topical Press Agency, this print offers a glimpse into life on the home front. The image reveals a YMCA air raid shelter located in the Strand, England. The walls are adorned with posters showcasing scenes from life at the frontlines, reminding those seeking refuge of their loved ones serving overseas. The sandbag gate stands as a protective barrier against potential bombings that plagued Europe during this tumultuous period. Intriguingly absent of people, we are left to imagine the stories and emotions that once filled this space. The wind whispers through unseen cracks as it steals its way inside, creating an eerie atmosphere within these walls that have witnessed fear and resilience firsthand. This archival print serves as a poignant reminder of the air raid precautions taken by ordinary citizens during World War I. It symbolizes both vulnerability and strength in times of conflict while highlighting organizations like YMCA who organized groups to provide support and solace amidst chaos. A remarkable historical artifact frozen in time, this photograph captures not only physical structures but also echoes of human endurance etched upon its surfaces.
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