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Framed Print of Presentation of Certificates to Kent / 178 Birchington VAD
Lord Harris (4th Baron Harris, 1851-1932) speaking at Quex Park on the occasion of the presentation of certificates to members of the Birchington VAD Kent/178 on 11 June 1920. As Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, he he was a prominent figure in the County during the War, particularly as the Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Camden, was away on war service.To the left of Lord Harris sits Hannah Powell-Cotton and beside her is her husband, Major PHG Powell-Cotton. ). Major Powell-Cottons journal for the day records saw about tent going up, arranged route for nurses etc. put up Aunt Sally, arranged sites for tables etc.... saw Girl Guides got their job all right. Folk arrived, about 142, did Museum, started teas soon after 4, over 100 sat down at once, Girl Guides waited well, a good tea, coffee, lemonade and ices. Lord Harris arrived by Granville (train), he had tea in Library, I got Guides, nurses etc. together, he presented certs. and spoke nicely of Thanet and Nurses in particular, then round garden and Museum and cold suppoer, all went well, weather nice and no hitches. 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: 1920. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
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Media ID 14305186
Arranged Aunt Away Baron Camden Certificates Cotton Cottons Deputy Hannah Harris Husband Journal Lieutenant Major Members Nurses Occasion Powell Presentation Prominent Records Route Sally Sits Speaking Tent
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 14.5cm (9.6" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
