Metal Print : Apple Bobbing, Quex House garden
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Apple Bobbing, Quex House garden
Seven patients are gathered around at least one chair and some buckets. Five amused nurses are watching. The men are apple bobbing - trying to grab, using only their mouths, apples floating in buckets of water. The nurses are wearing the small cap and have the Red Cross on their aprons..The gardens of Quex House offered valuable opportunities for relaxation, games and diversions. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14244001
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Amused Apple Apples Birchington Bobbing Buckets Closed Commandant Detachment Diversions Floating Gathered Grab Hannah Mouths Nurses Offered Opened Opportunities Patients Quex Relaxation Valuable Watching 1919 Games January
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the joyous tradition of apple bobbing to your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints featuring the charming image of Quex House garden from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating rights managed photograph showcases seven patients, five amused nurses, and an enjoyable moment of friendly competition. Our high-quality metal prints are not only eye-catching but also durable, adding a unique and vibrant touch to any wall. Experience the delight of this timeless scene every day and relive the nostalgia of this classic autumn activity.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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
This photograph, taken in the gardens of Quex House in 1915, depicts a delightful moment of recreation and camaraderie at the Quex Park VAD Hospital. Seven patients, dressed in hospital gowns, are engrossed in the traditional autumn activity of apple bobbing. They attempt to grab apples floating in buckets of water using only their mouths, their expressions reflecting a mix of concentration and amusement. Five cheerful nurses, wearing their distinctive small caps and Red Cross aprons, watch over the scene with smiles, adding to the light-hearted atmosphere. The gardens of Quex House provided invaluable opportunities for relaxation, games, and diversions for the patients of the hospital, which was run by the Kent/178, Birchington Detachment and commanded by Hannah Powell-Cotton. The hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919, offering respite and care to those in need during the trying times of the First World War.
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