This is an original 1916 2-page halftone print set (two single-sided pages, both with unrelated print on the reverse) of civilians and soldiers caught in the hands of their enemies during World War I; the images include French women working under German soldier supervision, German soldiers captured in the French Champagne drive, Russian prisoners cleaning up debris, Russian soldiers hauling their guns into a German camp, and Polish boys acting as music stands for German army instrumentalists.
CONDITION
This 95+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: wartime, WWI, prisoners, troops, POW, caught, Allies, Germany, France, Russia, enemy, WWI, work camps, Underwood & Underwood, prison
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