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Poster Print : Group of children sittiing on kerb, Balham, SW London
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Group of children sittiing on kerb, Balham, SW London
A group of children sitting on the kerb in a Balham street, SW London, playing with a battered old suitcase. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14189569
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Battered Childhood Drain Gutter Kerb Suitcase Urchin Urchins
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Group of children sitting on kerb, Balham, SW London" poster print from Media Storehouse. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to circa 1961. The image depicts a charming scene of children playing with a worn-out suitcase on the kerb of a quiet Balham street in South West London. Add a touch of nostalgia to your walls with this evocative and timeless poster print. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of the past and cherish the simple joys of childhood. Bring the story of this enchanting moment 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.1cm x 42cm (19.7" x 16.5")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of children happily engage in an impromptu game on the sun-dappled pavement of a Balham street in South West London, circa 1961. The scene is one of simple childhood joy, as the young urchins, dressed in clothes that speak of a bygone era, sit on the kerb and play with a battered old suitcase. The suitcase, its edges worn and its handle frayed, serves as a makeshift prop for their imaginative play. The children, a mix of girls and boys, sit close together, their faces filled with excitement and focus as they explore the contents of the suitcase. The older girls seem to be in charge, directing the activities with a sense of authority that belies their young age. The boys, meanwhile, look on with rapt attention, eager to join in the fun. The scene is set against the backdrop of a typical 1960s urban landscape. The cobblestone street, lined with tall, red-brick buildings, is dotted with drains and gutter pipes. The sun casts long shadows on the pavement, adding depth and texture to the photograph. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a simpler era when children could find hours of entertainment in the most ordinary of objects. It is a reminder of the resilience and creativity of children, and the enduring power of imagination. The image also serves as a historical document, offering a glimpse into the past and the everyday lives of children growing up in Balham during the 1960s.
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