Canvas Print : Boys with toy gun, Balham, SW London
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Boys with toy gun, Balham, SW London
Two boys on a Balham street, SW London. The younger boy has a plastic bottle in his mouth, while the older one holds a toy gun. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14186737
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Bottle Brick Bricks Cardigan Cheeky Childhood Enjoyment Guns Knitted Milk Mouth Older Plastic Rifle Scruffy Striped Stripes Stripy Teeshirt Toys Urchin Urchins Weapon Younger Weapons
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring vintage charm into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Boys with toy gun, Balham, SW London" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to circa 1961. Two boys, carefree and full of mischief, engage in playful banter on a quintessential London street. The vibrant colors and textures of our premium canvas prints will beautifully showcase the details of this classic photograph, making it a unique and timeless addition to your decor. Order now and let the memories unfold.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this enchanting photograph taken in the early 1960s, two scruffy-looking boys, both residents of Balham, a district in South West London, are seen engaging in an innocent game on a quiet residential street. The younger boy, with a striped teeshirt and knitted cardigan, holds a plastic bottle upside-down in his mouth, creating a makeshift toy horn. The older boy, dressed in a striped top and wearing a striped cap, grins mischievously as he points a toy rifle towards his friend, adding an element of playful danger to their game. The boys' clothing and the worn brick houses in the background suggest a simpler time, reminiscent of the 1960s era. The milk bottle in the younger boy's mouth may hint at a delivery, adding a touch of nostalgia to the scene. The boys' carefree and cheeky expressions convey the pure joy and fun of childhood, as they make the most of their surroundings and their imagination. This photograph captures a moment in history, offering a glimpse into the past and the everyday lives of children growing up in Balham during the 1960s. The boys' playful interaction with their toy weapons, along with their scruffy appearance and the worn houses in the background, create a charming and nostalgic image that continues to delight viewers today.
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