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Arms from America
ARMS FOR SINN FEIN Submarines smuggle weapons and explosives into Ireland for Sinn Fein, sent by sympathisers in the United States
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1921 Explosives Fein Sinn Submarines Sympathisers Smuggle Weapons
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 18.9cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the clandestine nature of the arms smuggling operations that played a pivotal role in the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). The image, titled "Arms for Sinn Fein: Submarines smuggle weapons and explosives into Ireland for Sinn Fein, sent by sympathisers in the United States," is a poignant reminder of the international support that fueled the Irish rebellion against British rule. The photograph, taken in June 1921 in Ireland, depicts a group of men unloading crates from the hatch of a submarine. The submerged vessel, hidden from view, had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States, carrying a precious cargo of arms and explosives destined for the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and its political wing, Sinn Fein. The men in the photograph, dressed in heavy coats and hats, work quickly and efficiently, aware of the risks involved in their clandestine mission. The crates are labeled with the letters "S.F." – an abbreviation for Sinn Fein – and bear the unmistakable markings of their American origin. The smuggling of arms and explosives from the United States was a crucial aspect of the Irish struggle for independence. Thousands of sympathizers in the United States, many of them Irish immigrants, provided financial and material support to the Irish cause. The submarines, which were used to transport the weapons and explosives, were a particularly effective means of evading British detection. The photograph is a testament to the determination and resilience of the Irish people in their fight for self-determination. It also underscores the importance of international solidarity and support in the face of oppression and colonial rule. The events depicted in this photograph helped pave the way for the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922 and the ongoing peace process in Northern Ireland.
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