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Children playing in a pond in 1914 CC71_00076
BARRACKS LANE, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Children playing in the sheep-washing pool on a hot summers day. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1914
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Media ID 1676757
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Child Hood Leisure People Play Pond Recreation
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, taken by the talented Henry Taunt in 1914, transports us back to a simpler time. Nestled within the idyllic surroundings of Barracks Lane in Cowley, Oxfordshire, a group of children find respite from the scorching summer heat by frolicking in a pond. Their innocent laughter echoes through the air as they splash and play with pure abandon. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness childhood at its finest - carefree and full of wonder. The sheep-washing pool serves as their personal oasis, offering relief from both the sweltering temperatures and everyday worries that seem so distant now. These young souls embrace leisurely moments with unadulterated joy, reminding us all to cherish life's simplest pleasures. As we gaze upon this remarkable image today, it serves as a poignant reminder of how recreation has evolved over time. In an era before smartphones and video games dominated our attention spans, children found solace outdoors amidst nature's beauty. This photograph encapsulates an era when imagination thrived without digital distractions; where friendships were forged through shared adventures rather than virtual connections. Henry Taunt's lens captures not just a scene but an entire epoch - one filled with innocence and boundless energy. It invites us to reflect on our own childhood memories while inspiring future generations to seek joy beyond screens and embrace the world around them.
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