Description: An original photograph from a European traveler who visited many parts of war torn Europe in 1918-1919 just as the first world war was ending. Photographer and traveller name appears to be Sgt. Sessel.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original from the end of the war and in fair antique condition. These originated from a scrapbook that was falling apart, and most photos have age wear, remnants of having been formerly mounted (residue on front or back), dirt, scratches, etc. Please see photos, which show a scan of both surfaces. The photograph shows a beachfront scene in Ostend, Belgium, in 1919. Visible are a series of beach huts along a stretch of open sand next to a long colonnade structure. The area appears sparse, with a few people and a horse-drawn cart, giving a sense of post-war recovery and quietness. The Grand Casino of Ostend is seen in the background.Ostend in the year following World War I was undergoing reconstruction. The city was a key location during the war, and facilities like the Grand Casino, visible in the background, are symbols of the return to peace and normalcy. Ostend was a popular seaside resort for Europeans, known for its beaches and cultural sites.Present in this photo: none
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T03:42:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
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: Belgium, post-war, Grand Casino, colonnade, beach huts
Theme: architecture, cities & towns, conflicts & wars, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1919
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
