Framed Print : Scene from a pantomime produced as frontline entertainment
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Scene from a pantomime produced as frontline entertainment
Lantern slide showing a scene from a pantomime produced as frontline entertainment, January 1945; four soldiers of the Battleaxe Division on home leave find themselves in a pub scene with characters including a newsboy, the landlord, an American soldier, busker, pub ladies and the barmaid.From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club, who then developed slides of them.Associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945). Date: 1945
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Media ID 14394948
© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
1945 Barmaid Battleaxe Busker Characters Division Find Frontline Including Landlord Leave Newsboy Pantomime Produced January
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating selection of Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print showcases a rare and intriguing moment from history: a scene from a pantomime produced as frontline entertainment during January 1945. Four soldiers of the Battleaxe Division, taking a break from the battlefields, find themselves in a lively pub scene filled with colorful pantomime characters. The lantern slide, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to an era of camaraderie, laughter, and resilience in the face of adversity. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a unique touch of nostalgia to your 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.9cm x 58.7cm (23.6" x 23.1")
Estimated Product Size is 78.2cm x 68.2cm (30.8" x 26.9")
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
This lantern slide depicts a lively scene from a pantomime production staged as frontline entertainment for soldiers of the Battleaxe Division during their home leave in January 1945. The image captures four Battleaxe Division soldiers, dressed in their uniforms, mingling with a colorful cast of characters in a pub setting. The scene is filled with the vibrant energy of a pantomime, as a newsboy calls out the latest headlines, a landlord pours a pint, an American soldier chats up a pub lady, a busker strums his guitar, and the barmaid goes about her business. The soldiers, momentarily transported from the harsh realities of war, seem to be fully immersed in the joy and camaraderie of the moment. This lantern slide is part of a collection of official war photographs from the 78th Division that were given to the 78th Division Battleaxe Club. The club then developed slides of these images, which served as a valuable source of morale-boosting entertainment for the soldiers during their time off from the frontlines. The pantomime, with its mix of music, comedy, and drama, provided a much-needed escape from the harsh realities of war. The image captures the spirit of resilience and camaraderie that defined the soldiers of the Battleaxe Division during their time in Italy between 1943 and 1945.
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