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Street scene, South American mainland, WW1
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Street scene, South American mainland, WW1
Street scene on the South American mainland around the time of the Battle of the Falkland Islands, First World War. Date: circa December 1914
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Arturo Atlantic Falkland Falklands Latin Mainland Prat Tobacconist December War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling street scene on the South American mainland around the time of the Battle of the Falkland Islands during the First World War. Circa December 1914, the atmosphere is filled with a sense of urgency and anticipation as people go about their daily lives, oblivious to the impending conflict in the Atlantic. The scene unfolds on a lively South American street, where a tobacco shop, run by Arturo, stands proudly among the other buildings and shops. The shop's sign, adorned with a pipe and the words "Tabacos y Puros," beckons customers in search of a momentary respite from the chaos of the world around them. A man in a straw hat and long coat leans against the wall of a nearby building, deep in thought, while a woman in a colorful dress and a child in a red sweater and hat cross the street, their faces filled with determination. The bar across the street, with its inviting neon sign, seems to offer an escape from the harsh realities of the world. Despite the looming threat of war, life continues on the South American mainland, with people going about their daily routines, unaware of the momentous events that are about to unfold in the waters of the Falkland Islands. The buildings, shops, and people in this street scene offer a glimpse into a world on the brink of change, a world that would never be the same again.
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