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Framed Print : Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
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Girls with their books in Balham, SW London
Four girls with their books and drawings, sitting on a pavement in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14224887
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Cardigan Check Childhood Difference Drawings Fence Gingham Learning Sandals Shoes Urchin Urchins Racial
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the enchanting "Girls with their Books" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, captured circa 1961 in Balham, South West London, beautifully portrays four girls engrossed in their books and drawings on the pavement. Each girl's expressive face and focused gaze convey a sense of innocence, creativity, and joy. This timeless photograph is a must-have for those who appreciate the simple pleasures of childhood and the enduring power of literature. Bring this charming scene into your home or office and let it inspire and delight you every day.
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 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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.
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This enchanting photograph captures the essence of childhood in the 1960s, as four young girls sit on the pavement in the charming area of Balham, South West London. Dressed in a mix of red shoes, sandals, blue dresses, check gingham, yellow cardigans, and white blouses, the girls are engrossed in their books and drawings, their expressions reflecting a deep concentration and joy for learning. The wooden fence behind them adds a sense of warmth and security, while the red bricks of the buildings in the background provide a backdrop of the urban city. The image, which is estimated to date back to circa 1961, showcases the innocence and diversity of childhood during this era. Two of the girls are dressed in traditional British attire, while the other two are of African descent, highlighting the racial difference and harmony that existed even in the early 1960s. The girls' age and race do not hinder their shared love for books and creativity, as they sit together on the pavement, creating a beautiful tableau of childhood in Balham, SW London. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of education and the importance of embracing diversity, even in the most ordinary moments of life. The girls' focus on their books and drawings is a testament to their determination to learn and grow, making this image a precious piece of social and historical significance.
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