Fine Art Print : Boots - Comforts for Campaginers advertisement, WWI
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Boots - Comforts for Campaginers advertisement, WWI
Advertisement for Boots the Chemists and their various suggestions for comforts - gifts to send to men fighting at the front during the First World War. Items include vermin powder, a pocket air pillow, matchless tinder lighter, compressed medicines and water sterilizers. The top illustration shows soldiers entraining at a railway station surrounded by wooden boxes and crates of supplies. Date: 1915
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic "Comforts for Campaigneers" advertisement by Boots the Chemists, this print showcases a poignant moment from World War I history. Originally published in Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed image offers a unique glimpse into the past, highlighting the various comforts and thoughtful gifts sent to soldiers at the front. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office decor with this beautiful and intricately detailed print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.3cm x 53.3cm (13.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
Amidst the chaos and hardships of the Western Front during World War I, the simple comforts of home became a cherished reminder of normalcy for soldiers enduring the harsh conditions. In this evocative advertisement from January 17, 1915, Boots the Chemists offer a selection of thoughtful gifts designed to bring relief and ease to those at the front. The top illustration depicts soldiers at a railway station, surrounded by wooden crates and boxes filled with supplies. Their determined expressions belie the anticipation and anxiety that comes with embarking on yet another perilous journey to the trenches. As they prepare to board the train, they carry with them the promise of comforts sent from loved ones back home. Among the offerings from Boots are vermin powder, a crucial item for preventing lice infestations that were rampant in the trenches. A pocket air pillow, providing a modicum of rest and comfort for weary heads. A matchless tinder lighter, ensuring that soldiers could start fires to keep warm and cook meals. And compressed medicines, essential for treating injuries and ailments in the field. The water sterilizers, a vital piece of equipment for maintaining hygiene and preventing waterborne diseases, are also highlighted. These thoughtful gifts, carefully packaged and sent to the front, offered a glimmer of hope and comfort to soldiers in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of war. This poignant advertisement serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during WWI and the importance of small comforts in the face of adversity.
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