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George V visiting Chelsea Pensioners
King George V visiting Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London. This visit may have coincided with the Royal International Horticultural Exhibition, which in 1912 was staged in the grounds of the Royal Hospital and visited by King George and Queen Mary
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Chelsea Elderly Horticultural Inspect Inspection Retired Retirement Uniforms Visiting
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 19.2cm (9.6" x 7.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, King George V and Queen Mary pay a visit to the Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, London, in 1912. The Royal Hospital, founded in 1682 by Charles II, is a retirement home for British soldiers who have served in the army for at least 22 years. The visit may have coincided with the Royal International Horticultural Exhibition, which was held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital that year. King George V, dressed in his military uniform, and Queen Mary, wearing a elegant hat and dress, are seen inspecting the pensioners, who are all dressed in their iconic red coats and tricorn hats. The soldiers, many of whom are elderly and frail, stand proudly at attention, their faces reflecting a mix of pride and gratitude as they receive the royal recognition for their service to the British army. The Royal Hospital, with its grand architecture and beautiful gardens, provides a fitting backdrop for this historical moment. The exhibition, which showcased horticultural achievements from around the world, added to the festive atmosphere of the day. The visit of the King and Queen was a significant event for the Chelsea Pensioners, providing them with a sense of connection to their monarch and the wider British community. This photograph captures a moment in history, when the elderly soldiers, who had dedicated their lives to serving their country, were honored and celebrated by their monarch and their fellow citizens. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of our elderly population, especially those who have served in the military. The uniforms, the history, the age, and the sense of community all come together in this powerful photograph, making it a valuable addition to any historical or military collection.
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