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Boy scouts on bicycles, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), WW2
Boy scouts on bicycles, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). They are collecting waste paper and old tins to help raise money for the War Fund, probably during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 14185920
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Activities Activity Bicycle Bicycles Ceylon Collecting Cycle Cycles Finance Financial Fund Fundraising Lanka Lankan Money Raise Raising Recycling Tins Waste Scout Scouting Scouts
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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 39.6cm x 25.7cm (15.6" x 10.1")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 evocative photograph captures a group of Boy Scouts in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1940s, engaging in a wartime collection activity to support the War Fund in the midst of World War II. Dressed in their distinctive uniforms, the scouts are seen cycling along a dusty road, each carrying large baskets or bags attached to their bicycles. The purpose of their outing was to collect waste paper and old tins, which would be recycled and sold for a profit to contribute towards the financial needs of the war effort. The image beautifully encapsulates the spirit of community and resilience during wartime, as young boys took it upon themselves to make a difference through their scouting activities. The scene is reminiscent of a simpler time, with the scouts' bicycles serving as their primary mode of transport and the rugged terrain of Ceylon's roads providing a picturesque backdrop to their noble cause. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and innovations that characterized life during the 1940s.
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