Framed Print : WWI News Vendors Stand Poster
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WWI News Vendors Stand Poster
Daily Sketch newspaper -- Mr T (Tommy) Atkins, Ancre Ville (Ancreville), WW1 News Vendors stand poster. Showing a group of British soldiers occupying a French house on the Somme, northern France. Date: circa 1916
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Media ID 14186219
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited
Ancre Atkins Daily Headline Headlines Journalism Media News Newspaper Press Somme Stand Tommy Vendors Ville
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the iconic "WWI News Vendors Stand" image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative poster, originally published in the Daily Sketch newspaper during World War I, captures the spirit of the front lines with a group of British soldiers gathered in a French house in Ancreville. Each print is expertly framed to preserve and enhance the rich details of this historical artifact, making it a stunning addition to your home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative WWI poster, titled "Mr. T (Tommy) Atkins and his Friends at Ancre Ville," is a captivating snapshot of life on the Western Front during the First World War. Published by the Daily Sketch newspaper around 1916, the poster showcases a group of British soldiers occupying a French house in Ancreville, a small village in northern France near the Somme River. The soldiers, dressed in their iconic blue uniforms and helmets, are gathered around a table, engrossed in the daily news from home. The headline at the top of the poster reads, "MR. T. ATKINS AND HIS FRIENDS AT ANCREVILLE," with smaller headlines below detailing various news stories from the UK. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of news and connection during a time of war, as these soldiers momentarily set aside their military duties to read about the world beyond the battlefield. The poster's humorous tone, with the playful moniker "Mr. T. Atkins" for the average British soldier, adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise grim realities of war. The image also highlights the role of the media and press in wartime, as they provided a vital link between the soldiers and their families and communities back home. This vintage poster is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the power of connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the importance of staying informed and connected during times of conflict.
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