BWIR The boys are doing – Historic Reproduction
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A window into the past: BWIR The boys are doing, preserved in this historic image. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
BWIR The boys are doing
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The title, which reads "BWIR: The boys are doing," points to the British West Indies Regiment, the unit formed in 1915 from volunteers across the Caribbean colonies. Its men were recruited in places such as Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados, and their wartime phrasing reflects the home-front pride that surrounded this enlistment. Many of the regiment's soldiers served in labor, transport, and support work in France, Egypt, and elsewhere, and the photograph captures a moment in a story that is often overlooked in accounts of the war.
| Created / published | 1915 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 4,111 × 5,000 px · prints to 14 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1037_BWIR_The_boys_are_doing_1915 |
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