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Trench Football Game (The Great International Game)
Trench Football Game. (The Great International Game- manufactured by R.F.& S.). Puzzles & Games - The Reverse with the rules. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14147059
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Boardgame Football Instructions Manufactured Puzzles Reverse Rules Soccer Trench Boardgames Games
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 16.8cm x 24.4cm (6.6" 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
Trench Football Game: A Unique Expression of War-Time Camaraderie and Innovation This intriguing photograph captures the essence of an extraordinary game that emerged from the horrors of the First World War – The Trench Football Game, also known as The Great International Game. Manufactured by R.F.& S. around 1916, this trench football set is a fascinating piece of military history. The image shows a detailed view of the game's components, including the game board, two sets of game pieces, and the reverse side of the rules. The board, divided into two sections, represents the trenches and no-man's land of the Western Front. The game pieces, shaped like soldiers, are poised to engage in a match amidst the destruction of war. The Trench Football Game was designed to provide a sense of normalcy and morale-boosting entertainment for soldiers during the war. The rules of the game were simple yet engaging. Teams took turns moving their soldiers across the board, aiming to score goals by getting their soldiers into the opposing team's half and placing a ball in the goal zone. The game's unique setting, with its trenches and no-man's land, added an extra layer of challenge and realism. This photograph offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and resilience of soldiers during the First World War. The Trench Football Game is a testament to their ability to adapt and find joy in the most challenging circumstances. It serves as a reminder of the human spirit's capacity to create and find solace even in the midst of war.
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