Framed Print : French Girl Guides on parade, St Georges Day, Paris
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French Girl Guides on parade, St Georges Day, Paris
French Girl Guides on parade, St Georges Day, Paris, in the presence of their Chief, Lady Baden Powell, as well as national chief General Lafont, General Koenig (Military Governor of Paris), and M Luizet (Prefect of Police). Seen here in the Champs Elysees with the Arc de Triomphe behind them. A total of 30, 000 guides took part, marching from the Place de l Etoile (Arc de Triomphe) to the Concorde. Date: 1945
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Media ID 14164001
© The Scout Association / Mary Evans
1945 Activities Activity Baden Ceremony Champs Chief Concorde Elysees Formal Georges Governor Guides Guiding Koenig Lafont Marching Occasion Parade Patron Powell Prefect Special Spectators Triomphe Scout Scouting Scouts
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add a touch of international flair to your decor with the Media Storehouse Framed Print of "French Girl Guides on Parade, St Georges Day, Paris" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the French Girl Guides in full regalia, proudly marching in formation on St. Georges Day. The presence of Lady Baden Powell, Chief Guide of the Girl Guides Association, as well as national Chief General Lafont and General Koenig (Military Governor of Paris), adds an extra layer of historical significance to this charming photograph. Bring the elegance and tradition of French Girl Guides into your home or office with this beautiful framed print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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 evocative photograph captures the spirit of camaraderie and celebration as French Girl Guides proudly march down the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris on St. Georges Day, 1945. With the Arc de Triomphe standing tall in the background, over 30,000 guides, dressed in their distinctive uniforms and carrying their flags, make their way from the Place de l'Étoile to the Concorde. The occasion was a special one, with the guides in the presence of their Chief, Lady Baden Powell, as well as national chief General Lafont, General Koenig (Military Governor of Paris), and M Luizet (Prefect of Police). The parade marked a significant moment in the history of French Girl Guides, reflecting the resilience and determination of the organization during the challenging times of the 1940s. The girls' faces are filled with pride and determination, as they take part in this grand procession through the heart of the city. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of formal ceremonies, patriotic occasions, and the enduring spirit of scouting and guiding.
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