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Letter opener Engraved with a butterfly and other objects
Letter opener. Engraved with a butterfly and other objects. Trench Art
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Media ID 14151095
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Butterfly Engraved Letter Opener Trench
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 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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
This intricately engraved letter opener, a poignant relic from the First World War, showcases the artistry and creativity that emerged from the trenches. The delicate design features a graceful butterfly perched atop a branch, surrounded by various objects including a heart, a cross, and a poppy. Trench art, as it came to be known, was created by soldiers during their downtime, using whatever materials they had on hand. These handcrafted pieces served as a means of expression and connection to home, as well as a reminder of the beauty and hope that could be found even in the midst of war. The letter opener, with its intricate engraving and thoughtful design, is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the soldiers who created it. The presence of the butterfly, a symbol of transformation and rebirth, adds an air of optimism and hope to this historical artifact. The poppy, another symbol of remembrance and honor, further emphasizes the significance of this piece as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. This letter opener, a small yet powerful reminder of the human spirit, offers a glimpse into the past and the unique ways in which art and creativity can provide solace and inspiration, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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