Framed Print : Robert Morrison, 1940
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Robert Morrison, 1940
Robert Morrison, Labour MP for Tottenham, at a salvage depot amid a mass of waste-paper being put towards the war effort. Morrison was made Chairman of the inter-departmental committee on salvaging material.
1940
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Media ID 14405536
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Depot Effort Labour Material Materiel Morrison Salvage Salvaging Shortage Shortages Supplies Supply Tottenham Waste
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Robert Morrison by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans. This classic photograph, taken in 1940, captures Morrison, the Labour MP for Tottenham, amidst a sea of waste-paper at a salvage depot. As the Chairman of the inter-departmental committee on salvaging, Morrison played a pivotal role in the war effort, transforming waste into valuable resources. Bring this historic moment into your home or office with our beautifully crafted and elegantly framed print, a stunning addition to any space. Order yours today and relive the past with a piece of history.
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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 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
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
In this evocative image from 1940, Robert Morrison, Labour Member of Parliament for Tottenham, is seen amidst a vast sea of waste paper at a salvage depot. Morrison, who was appointed as the Chairman of the inter-departmental committee on salvaging material, is deeply engaged in overseeing the collection and sorting of this valuable resource for the war effort. The Second World War had brought about a critical shortage of materials, including paper, which was essential for the production of maps, charts, manuals, and other vital documents for the military. The war effort required an unprecedented mobilization of resources, and the salvaging of waste materials, such as paper, became a crucial aspect of the home front supply strategy. Morrison's commitment to this cause is evident in his determined expression and his immersion in the process. The pile of waste paper around him represents not only the enormity of the task at hand but also the collective spirit of the British people in their efforts to support the war effort in any way they could. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the wartime spirit and the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British people during the 1940s. The image captures a moment in history when every effort, no matter how small, was vital in the face of the global conflict. The salvaging of waste paper, like the work of Morrison and his team, played a significant role in ensuring that the necessary supplies reached the front lines and contributed to the eventual Allied victory.
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