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Framed Print : Boy scouts on bicycles, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), WW2
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Boy scouts on bicycles, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), WW2
Boy scouts on bicycles, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). They are collecting waste paper and old tins to help raise money for the War Fund, probably during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 14185920
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Activities Activity Bicycle Bicycles Ceylon Collecting Cycle Cycles Finance Financial Fund Fundraising Lanka Lankan Money Raise Raising Recycling Tins Waste Scout Scouting Scouts
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Boy Scouts on Bicycles, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image brings us back in time to the 1940s, where Boy Scouts in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) are seen collecting waste paper and old tins to contribute to the War Fund. Their determined expressions and the vintage bicycles add to the nostalgic charm of this photograph. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the spirit of community and resilience. Add this unique piece to your decor and let the story unfold as you relive a moment in history.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.7cm (15.6" x 10.1")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of Boy Scouts in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1940s, engaging in a wartime collection activity to support the War Fund in the midst of World War II. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms, the scouts are seen cycling along a dusty road, each carrying large baskets or bags attached to their bicycles. The purpose of their outing was to collect waste paper and old tins, which would be recycled and sold for a profit to contribute towards the financial needs of the war effort. The image beautifully encapsulates the spirit of community and resilience during wartime, as young boys took it upon themselves to make a difference through their scouting activities. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler time, with the scouts' bicycles serving as their primary mode of transport and the rugged terrain of Ceylon's roads providing a picturesque backdrop to their noble cause. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and innovations that characterized life during the 1940s.
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