Framed Print : Crown prince puppet toy, WW1
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Crown prince puppet toy, WW1
A British girl pictured with a puppet which depicts Crown Prince Wilhelm, eldest son of the Kaiser (known by the nickname of Little Willie in Britain) as a rather foolish clown. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14143141
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Anti Childhood Clown Foolish Puppet Puppets Toys Wilhelm Willie
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This vintage gem features a charming image of a British girl holding a Crown Prince Wilhelm puppet, a satirical representation of the eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II during World War I. Known as 'Little Willie' in Britain, the puppet portrays the Crown Prince as a clown, adding a lighthearted touch to the historical context. Bring this unique piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with our Framed Print of 'Crown Prince Wilhelm Puppet, WW1', sourced from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures the spirit of the First World War era through the innocent eyes of a British girl and her Crown Prince Wilhelm puppet. Dated back to 1915, during the height of the conflict between Britain and Germany, the image presents a striking contrast to the harsh realities of the war. The young girl, with a mischievous grin on her face, holds the wooden puppet of the eldest son of the German Kaiser, affectionately known as 'Little Willie' in Britain. The puppet, dressed as a clown, is depicted as rather foolish, adding a layer of humor and irony to the scene. The use of a puppet as a symbol of the German Crown Prince reflects the anti-German sentiment that was prevalent during the war. The puppet's clown costume further emphasizes the derisive attitude towards the German royalty. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the ways in which children were affected by the war and how they processed the complexities of the conflict through play and imagination. The image also highlights the role of puppets and toys in shaping the cultural narrative during times of war. As objects of comfort and entertainment, they provided a means for children to make sense of the world around them and to cope with the anxieties and uncertainties of their time. The photograph, with its historical significance and emotional resonance, is a testament to the power of toys and puppets as repositories of memory and as windows into the past.
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