Canvas Print : Eton College Office Training Corps drilling before lessons
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Eton College Office Training Corps drilling before lessons
Schoolboy members of the Officers Training Corp at Eton College going through an early morning drill before beginning the days studies in 1915. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14191661
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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21"x7" (53x18cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Eton College Office Training Corps Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office décor. This extraordinary piece, sourced from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, transports you back in time to 1915, where young scholars of Eton College are seen engaging in an early morning drill with unwavering focus and determination. Captured in black and white, this vintage photograph encapsulates the essence of tradition, discipline, and camaraderie. Adorn your walls with this inspiring and historic image, and bring a touch of timeless charm into your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 17.8cm (21" x 7")
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 evocative photograph captures the scene of young boys from Eton College's Office Training Corps (OTC) engaged in an early morning drill before the start of their lessons in 1915. As part of the British military tradition, these schoolboys, dressed in their distinctive top hats and uniforms, were receiving essential military training that would prepare them for potential service in the ongoing First World War. The OTC, which was established in 1852, was an essential component of the British public school system, providing students with a solid foundation in military discipline, leadership, and teamwork. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these elite students, who were afforded opportunities and resources far beyond the reach of most boys during this era. The rigid drill routine, reminiscent of the military training received by adult soldiers, underscores the seriousness with which the education of these future leaders was taken. The boys, focused and determined, are seen practicing their rifle drills, their expressions reflecting a sense of camaraderie and purpose. As the sun begins to rise in the background, casting long shadows on the lush, green lawn, the scene takes on an almost surreal quality. The juxtaposition of the military training ground and the idyllic English countryside serves as a poignant reminder of the unique blend of tradition, privilege, and duty that characterized the British public school experience during this period. This photograph, taken in 1915, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, providing valuable insights into the lives of these privileged students and the role they played in the larger historical context of the First World War.
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