Framed Print : Six girls on a Balham street, SW London
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Six girls on a Balham street, SW London
Six girls huddled together in front of a wooden fence on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14224836
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Childhood Cleaner Difference Dustbin Electric Electrical Fence Folding Friends Huddle Huddled Huddling Ribbon Sandals Socks Urchin Urchins Vacuum Racial
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Six Girls on a Balham Street" framed print from Media Storehouse, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This enchanting image, captured circa 1961, showcases a charming scene of six girls huddled together in front of a wooden fence on a quaint Balham street in SW London. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home decor with this exquisitely printed and expertly framed piece, guaranteed to evoke fond memories and spark intrigue. Bring the history and culture of London right into your living space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 59.9cm (23.4" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, six young girls huddle together on the pavement of a Balham street in South West London during the 1960s. The girls, dressed in summer frocks, socks, and sandals, sit on a wooden fence and a folding chair, their faces filled with joy and excitement. One girl leans against the fence, her arms wrapped around the waist of another, while another rests her head on the lap of yet another. A yellow dustbin and a red and blue electrical equipment, possibly a vacuum cleaner, are visible in the background, adding to the sense of everyday life in the city. The girls, who appear to be of different races, embody the spirit of childhood friendship and camaraderie, their differences seemingly insignificant in the moment. Their hair is styled in bows and ribbons, their socks rolled down, and their faces smeared with the dirt and grime of the pavement. The girls' clothing and accessories, such as the sandals and socks, are typical of the 1960s, making this photograph a valuable historical record of the era. This photograph captures a moment of innocence and joy in the midst of urban life, a reminder of the simple pleasures of childhood and the enduring bonds of friendship. The wooden fence and the pavement serve as a backdrop to this scene of happiness, highlighting the beauty and resilience of childhood, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life.
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