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Jigsaw Puzzle : Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London
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Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London
Four children playing doctors and nurses on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14189601
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Childhood Doctors Feeling Forehead Glasses Health Nurses Push Pushchair Spectacles Stomach Urchin Urchins
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the charm of yesteryears with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London." This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to circa 1961 when four children donned their makeshift doctor and nurse costumes for an impromptu game in the streets of Balham, South West London. Bring this nostalgic scene to life as you piece together the intricately detailed puzzle, designed to provide hours of enjoyable and mindful entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. The high-quality image reproduction ensures a vibrant and true-to-life representation, making each completed puzzle a beautiful addition to your home or office. Experience the joy of recreating history, one piece at a time, with Media Storehouse's Children playing doctors and nurses, Balham, SW London jigsaw puzzle.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
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 charming photograph, taken in the heart of Balham, South West London during the 1960s, four children are seen engrossed in a game of doctors and nurses on a sunlit street. The scene is filled with the innocence and joy of childhood, as the children take on the roles of medical professionals, checking each other's health with an air of seriousness and concentration. The eldest child, a girl with glasses perched on her nose, examines her younger brother's forehead with a furrowed brow, while another girl, also wearing glasses, checks the stomach of a boy sitting in a pushchair. The children's outfits, consisting of white coats and nurse uniforms, add to the authenticity of their play, reflecting their aspirations and fascination with the world of health and medicine. The photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the 1960s, an era marked by social and cultural changes. The children's attire, the pushchair, and the urban setting all contribute to the historical context of the image, making it a valuable record of childhood and everyday life in Balham during that period. The photograph's composition and lighting create a sense of warmth and nostalgia, inviting us to reflect on the universal experience of childhood play and the enduring appeal of the doctors and nurses role-play game. This image is a testament to the power of play in shaping our imaginations, fostering a sense of curiosity and exploration, and providing a window into the past.
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