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Fine Art Print : Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London
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Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London
Four children playing doctors and nurses on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14189601
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Childhood Doctors Feeling Forehead Glasses Health Nurses Push Pushchair Spectacles Stomach Urchin Urchins
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a touch of nostalgia into your home with this charming fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring four children playing doctors and nurses on a sunny Balham street in South West London, circa 1961. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, evokes the innocence and joy of childhood games and the simpler times of the past. Add this timeless piece to your decor and watch as it sparks stories and memories with every glance.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 48.5cm (16" x 19.1")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
In this charming photograph, taken in the heart of Balham, South West London during the 1960s, four children are seen engrossed in a game of doctors and nurses on a sunlit street. The scene is filled with the innocence and joy of childhood, as the children take on the roles of medical professionals, checking each other's health with an air of seriousness and concentration. The eldest child, a girl with glasses perched on her nose, examines her younger brother's forehead with a furrowed brow, while another girl, also wearing glasses, checks the stomach of a boy sitting in a pushchair. The children's outfits, consisting of white coats and nurse uniforms, add to the authenticity of their play, reflecting their aspirations and fascination with the world of health and medicine. The photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the 1960s, an era marked by social and cultural changes. The children's attire, the pushchair, and the urban setting all contribute to the historical context of the image, making it a valuable record of childhood and everyday life in Balham during that period. The photograph's composition and lighting create a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on the universal experience of childhood play and the enduring appeal of the doctors and nurses role-play game. This image is a testament to the power of play in shaping our imaginations, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration, and providing a window into the past.
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