Description: This photo is from a collection of original WW1 photographs acquired from a large archive of WW1 Western Front images.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Fair to good condition for the age; some images have flaking of edges or light wear. Please see photos. Curling on most photographs as is typical from this era.This photograph from 1918 depicts a military trench scene, overgrown with shrubs and foliage. The image captures the interior of the trench, which features a concrete wall and scattered personal belongings, including a mirror and some fabric, suggesting a temporary living arrangement. The overall somber and rugged nature of the scene reflects the harsh conditions faced by soldiers on the Western Front during World War I.The Western Front was characterized by a series of trench warfare where soldiers lived in difficult conditions, often surrounded by mud, barbed wire, and the remnants of battle. This area was a focal point in the war, where significant battles were fought, leading to tremendous loss of life and a deep impact on soldiers' morale. The appearance of personal items, like a mirror, indicates a human touch in an otherwise grim environment, highlighting how soldiers attempted to maintain their identities amidst the chaos of war.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-09T04:14:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: WWI, trench warfare, military history, personal items, 1918
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
