*RESERVED* World War 1 POW Folk Art Made From Cigarette Packets + Handwritten Provenance To The Back
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A Fascinating Piece Of World War 1 Prisoner Of War Folk Art Made From Old Navy Cut Cigarette Packets. It Was Made As A Frame For Hanging. Importantly, It Has A Handwritten Story To The Back Which Not Only Provides Provenance, But Also Beings The Piece To Life.
Handwritten Note Reads:
”POW Private Laurence Hobson R.M.L.I (The Royal Marines Light Infantry) Captured Oppy Wood 28th April 1917. Discharged 19th March 1919.”
Records show that Laurence (or Lawrence) Hobson was born on 1st March 1893. He enlisted on 21st July 1915 aged 22. He served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry Regiment: Plymouth Division. His Number was 958. He had not been married long before enlisting and had a baby daughter named May.
Laurence was taken prisoner in April 1917 and was discharged at the end of the war. After the war he had three more children but sadly died in 1924 aged just 31. His wife Eliza Ellen was aged 29 and was left to raise he four children alone.
Condition is good, commensurate with age. Structurally sound and retains its vibrant colours.
Measures 22cm diameter
Weighs 97.58 grams