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H Warren Smith, Bellevue Scout Troop, Johannesburg
H Warren Smith, Scoutmaster, Bellevue Scout Troop, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Bellevue Colonialism Johannesburg Master Scoutmaster Troop Warren Scout Scouting Scouts Smith
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.8cm x 25.4cm (8.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 21.8cm x 26.9cm (8.6" x 10.6")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures H Warren Smith, Scoutmaster of the Bellevue Scout Troop in Johannesburg, South Africa, as he stands proudly among his dedicated young scouts. The year is uncertain, but the image exudes an air of colonial South Africa in the mid-20th century. Smith, a distinguished man with a stern yet gentle expression, wears his Scoutmaster uniform complete with a hat adorned with badges and insignia. His scouts, clad in their own uniforms, stand attentively behind him, their youthful faces reflecting a sense of camaraderie and adventure. The Bellevue Scout Troop was part of the larger Scouting movement, which was founded in the UK by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. The movement quickly spread to South Africa, where it became popular among both European and African communities. Scouting provided a structured environment for young people to learn valuable life skills, such as navigation, camping, and first aid, as well as instilling important values like responsibility, respect, and teamwork. Despite the colonial context of this photograph, it is essential to remember that Scouting in South Africa was not solely a tool of colonialism. Rather, it offered a space for interracial interaction and the fostering of cross-cultural understanding. This image serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when men like H Warren Smith dedicated their time and energy to shaping the lives of young people in a rapidly changing world.
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