Framed Print : Boy scouts on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Boy scouts on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Boy scouts listening to their leader on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1979
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Media ID 14167323
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1979 Circle Ellice Gilbert Listening Pacific Palm Polynesia Polynesian Speaking Sunny Sunshine Tuvalu Scout Scouting Scouts
18"x14" Modern Frame
Discover the adventure and history of Boy Scouts in the Pacific with our captivating framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time from 1979 when Boy Scouts on the islands of Tuvalu, part of the Gilbert Islands in the Pacific, listen intently to their leader. Transport yourself to a different era with this beautifully framed print, perfect for adding character and intrigue to any room in your home or office. This rights managed image is a unique addition to any collection, sure to spark conversation and inspire memories of faraway places and exciting adventures.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of Boy Scouts intently listen to their leader on the island of Tuvalu in the Pacific's Gilbert Islands during the late 1970s. The Ellice Islands, as they were then known, were a British protectorate, and the Scouting movement had been introduced to the islands in the early 20th century. The Scouts, dressed in their iconic uniforms, stand in a circle under the shade of palm trees, their faces focused on their leader as he speaks. The sunny and idyllic setting, with the warm glow of the sun filtering through the leaves above, adds to the sense of adventure and camaraderie. The Boy Scouts of Tuvalu, like their counterparts around the world, were part of a global movement that emphasized outdoor activities, self-reliance, and community service. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, and offers a glimpse into the lives of these young boys as they learned valuable skills and forged lifelong bonds in the beautiful and sun-kissed Pacific islands. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring appeal of Scouting and the importance of passing on traditions and values from one generation to the next.
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