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Poster Print : Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the troop ship U. S. S. Philippine from Brest harbor
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Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the troop ship U. S. S. Philippine from Brest harbor
XOS909412 Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the troop ship U.S.S. Philippine from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); 13x18 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 12947105
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African American African Americans Battalion Brest Deck Infantry Philippine Pioneer Shipping Troop
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the evocative image of the Pioneer Infantry Battalion aboard the U.S.S. Philippine in Brest harbor, July 18, 1919. This historic black and white photograph, captured by an American photographer, depicts soldiers embarking on a new journey, their determination etched on their faces as they prepare to set sail. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add depth to your space with this stunning, high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Pioneer Infantry Battalion on board the troop ship U. S. S. Philippine, departing from Brest harbor, France on July 18,1919. The image showcases a group of African American soldiers resting on the deck of the ship during their journey back to the United States after serving in World War I. The composition beautifully portrays these brave soldiers as they find solace amidst their arduous voyage home. Their tired yet determined faces tell stories of sacrifice and resilience, highlighting their crucial role in shaping history. The U. S. S. Philippine stands tall in the background, symbolizing not only a means of transportation but also an emblem of hope for these men who fought valiantly for their country. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even amid war and uncertainty, unity prevails. Taken by an anonymous American photographer from the 20th century, this rare snapshot is now part of a private collection and has entered into public domain due to its age. It represents an important piece of African American military history during World War I and offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon the contributions made by all those who served selflessly during times of conflict.
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