Metal Print : Boys using bubble gum machine, Balham, SW London
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Boys using bubble gum machine, Balham, SW London
Boys using a bubble gum machine on a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14189575
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Bubble Childhood Confectionery Money Shorts Slot Sweets Urchin Urchins Vending
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Step back in time with our vintage-inspired Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This charming image of boys eagerly operating a bubble gum machine on a sunny street in Balham, SW London (circa 1961), brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online, is now available as a stunning metal print. The high-quality metal print process captures the authenticity and depth of this nostalgic scene, making it a perfect addition to your home or office decor. Relive the simple joys of childhood memories with this unique and long-lasting piece of wall art. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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 black-and-white photograph, a group of boys eagerly gather around an old-fashioned bubble gum machine on a bustling street in Balham, South West London, during the 1960s. The boys, dressed in shorts and looking full of excitement, reach out to insert their pennies into the slot of the vintage vending machine. The machine, adorned with colorful illustrations of cartoon characters, offers a tantalizing array of bubble gum flavors. The scene transports us back in time to an era of simpler pleasures, when a few pennies could buy a treat that brought hours of fun and enjoyment. The boys' expressions of anticipation and delight as they wait for their gum to dispense are a testament to the enduring appeal of sweets and the joy they bring to children. Balham, a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in London, is depicted in the background, with its busy shops and lively street scene adding to the sense of energy and excitement. The photograph captures a moment of innocent childhood joy, a snapshot of history that resonates with many of us who remember the simple pleasures of our own childhoods. This photograph is a precious reminder of a bygone era, a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple act of buying bubble gum from a machine on the street could bring so much happiness. It is a poignant and nostalgic image that invites us to reflect on the past and the enduring power of childhood memories.
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