Greetings Card : Six girls on a Balham street, SW London
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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
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: "Six Girls on a Balham Street." This charming vintage image captures the essence of camaraderie and nostalgia, featuring six young girls huddled together in front of a wooden fence on a quaint SW London street. Circa 1961, this timeless photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online brings a touch of history and warmth to any message. Perfect for birthday celebrations, anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day, our high-quality greeting cards are sure to make your recipients feel special. Add a personal touch with your own message inside, and let the story of these six girls inspire a sense of connection and fond memories.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
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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