Greetings Card : Album of 53 drawings done whilst on sctive service - WWI
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Album of 53 drawings done whilst on sctive service - WWI
An album of 53 drawings. Front cover dated October 3rd 1917. All drawn in an Army notebook, No. 152. On Active Service with the 5th CMGS, known as The Shiny Fifth. 760254 Private Roland Brinckman, Born 1894. B Section, 5Th Canadian Machine Gun Corps. France. Enlisted On 19Th November 1915. His Address Was Then At 1047 River Avenue, South Vancouver, Bc. Brinckman Was Born In Kilkenny, Ireland And He Was An Architect
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Media ID 14152906
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1047 1894 760254 Active Address Architect Avenue Born Brinckman Cmgs Corps Dated Drawings Drawn Enlisted Fifth Kilkenny Notebook Private Roland Section Shiny Vancouver
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of unique and poignant WWI-era greeting cards. This set features an exquisite album cover image from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcasing 53 drawings made by an unknown soldier during his service with the 5th CMGS, affectionately known as "The Shiny Fifth." Dated October 3rd, 1917, these intricate sketches were meticulously crafted in an Army notebook, No. 162. These vintage greeting cards offer a glimpse into history, making them a thoughtful and memorable way to send a message of hope, love, and appreciation to your friends and loved ones. Each card comes with an enclosed blank message panel for your personalized message. Experience the charm of history with Media Storehouse's WWI-inspired greeting cards.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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
This album, dated October 3rd, 1917, showcases an impressive collection of 53 intricately drawn images, meticulously created by Private Roland Brinckman during his active service with the 5th Canadian Machine Gun Corps (CMGC), also known as The Shiny Fifth, during World War I. Born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1894, Brinckman was an architect before enlisting on November 19th, 1915. His address at the time of enlistment was 1047 River Avenue, South Vancouver, BC. Brinckman served in B Section of the 5th CMGC in France. The album's front cover bears the date and the regimental number 760254 of the dedicated soldier. Each drawing was carefully executed in an Army notebook, numbered 152. The images depict various scenes from military life, including soldiers at rest, landscapes, and even a few whimsical sketches. Brinckman's artistic talent is evident in the album's pages, which offer a unique glimpse into the daily life and experiences of a soldier during the First World War. The album's existence serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the larger historical narrative of the war.
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