Poster Print : RSPCA with chimpanzee, Heathrow Airport, London
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RSPCA with chimpanzee, Heathrow Airport, London
RSPCA staff with a young chimpanzee, Animal Rescue Centre, Heathrow Airport, London.
1965
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Media ID 14343120
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1965 Airport Bowl Chimp Chimpanzee Chimpanzees Chimps Feeding Heathrow Monkey Monkeys Rescue Staff Tending Veterinary Vets Rspca
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the heartwarming story of animal rescue to your walls with our exclusive RSPCA with Chimpanzee print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage photograph, taken by David Lewis Hodgson in 1965 at Heathrow Airport, London, captures the moment of connection between RSPCA staff and a young chimpanzee at the Animal Rescue Centre. The black and white image is a timeless reminder of the important work of animal welfare organizations and the compassion they bring to animals in need. Add this beautiful print to your home or office to inspire kindness and love for all creatures.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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 photograph from 1965, RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) staff members tend to a young chimpanzee at the RSPCA Animal Rescue Centre located at Heathrow Airport in London. The women, dressed in practical skirts and blouses, sit on the floor with the curious chimpanzee, who gazes intently at the bowl of food in front of him. The RSPCA staff members, who are known for their compassionate work in animal welfare, carefully feed the young chimp, ensuring he is well-nourished and cared for. The setting of Heathrow Airport adds an intriguing layer to this scene, as it was not uncommon for the RSPCA to receive animals that had been confiscated or rescued during international travel. The centre at Heathrow was specifically established to provide temporary shelter and care for these animals before they could be rehomed or returned to their countries of origin. The young chimpanzee, with his expressive face and bright eyes, sits comfortably in the lap of one of the women, demonstrating the strong bond that can form between humans and animals, even in the most unexpected circumstances. The image captures a moment of tenderness and care, as the RSPCA staff members provide essential support and nourishment to this vulnerable young chimpanzee. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, highlighting the important work of the RSPCA and their dedication to animal welfare. It serves as a reminder of the crucial role that organizations like the RSPCA continue to play in protecting and caring for animals, both in the UK and around the world.
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