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Advert for Decca portable gramophone 1916
Deccas, more Deccas, still more Deccas. Thats the cry of the men at the front of the men of our mighty fleets, and of the convalescent from both sevices. They want music - whenever they go. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14113229
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Decca Endorsement Gramaphone Gramophone Instrument Instruments Portable Records Gramaphones Musical
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of vintage poster prints, featuring the captivating "Advert for Decca Portable Gramophone 1916" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This nostalgic poster transports us back in time with its evocative image of soldiers longing for the soothing melodies of a Decca portable gramophone during wartime. A perfect addition to any vintage decor or music-lover's collection, this print is sure to evoke a sense of history and nostalgia. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office today.
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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Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War, the call for music and entertainment reached a fever pitch. The men at the front, weary from the rigors of battle, longed for moments of respite. Similarly, the convalescent soldiers, recovering from their injuries, sought solace in the soothing melodies that could transport them away from the harsh realities of the war. The cry for music was echoed by the mighty fleets, as sailors sought to keep morale high amidst the vast expanse of the sea. Enter the Decca portable gramophones, a savior in the form of a compact musical instrument. The Decca, with its sleek design and portable nature, became the go-to instrument for soldiers and sailors alike. The advertisement from 1916, featuring rows upon rows of Decca gramophones, bears testament to their popularity. The men, dressed in their uniforms, are shown carrying their Deccas with pride, a clear indication of the instrument's value to them. The endorsement of the Decca gramophone by the British military was a significant moment in the history of music and entertainment during the war. The portable gramophones allowed soldiers and sailors to carry their favorite tunes with them, providing a sense of normalcy and comfort in the most trying of times. The records, which came in a variety of genres, offered a brief escape from the harsh realities of war. The Decca gramophone advertisement from 1916 is a poignant reminder of the power of music to uplift and inspire, even in the darkest of times. Its enduring popularity among the soldiers and sailors of the First World War speaks to the universal human desire for music and entertainment, a desire that transcends time and place.
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