Glass Coaster : A Coca Cola lorry on the front line of freedom at a wind swept rainy day at Checkpot

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A Coca Cola lorry on the front line of freedom at a wind swept rainy day at Checkpot

A Coca Cola lorry on the front line of freedom at a wind swept rainy day at Checkpot Charlie on Berlins Friedrich strasse. 9th January 1970

Staff
Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany

Media ID 21489642

© Mirrorpix

Border Crossing Cold War Lorry Sign Soft Drinks West Germany West Berlin

Glass Coaster

Individual Glass Coaster. Stylish and elegant polished safety glass, toughened and heat resistant (10x10cm, 7mm thick). Price shown is per individual coaster.

Individual Glass Coaster. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also available

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5.2cm (3" x 2")

Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")

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
In this print titled "A Coca Cola lorry on the front line of freedom" we are transported back to a historic moment in time. It is a wind-swept and rainy day at Checkpot Charlie, located on Berlin's Friedrich strasse, precisely on the 9th of January 1970. This image captures an iconic symbol of American culture amidst the backdrop of the Cold War era. The photograph showcases a Coca Cola lorry stationed at this border crossing point between West Berlin and West Germany. As tensions ran high during this period, it serves as a powerful reminder of the ideological divide that separated East and West. Despite its commercial origins, this particular image allows us to reflect upon something greater than just soft drinks. The presence of the Coca Cola lorry signifies not only American influence but also represents freedom itself – standing resolute on what was considered "the front line". Its vibrant red color stands out against the gloomy weather, serving as a beacon of hope for those living behind the Iron Curtain. This photograph by Staff from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates both history and nostalgia. It invites us to ponder upon an era defined by political tension while reminding us that even in challenging times, symbols like these can unite people across borders and cultures.

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