Souvenir World War I Camp De Zeist 1914 1917 Marquetry Handicraft Of Poilu 14 18
Mirror made from a marquetry box
First World War souvenir from the Zeist camp 1914 1917
Condition noticeable on photos. Mirror broken, marquetry in condition
Beautiful period object
Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5 cm
Historical context:
During the First World War, the Netherlands was neutral. In October 1914, when Antwerp fell, tens of thousands of Belgian soldiers (as well as a few British sailors) crossed the Dutch border to avoid being taken prisoner by the Germans.Under the international neutrality laws of the time, the Netherlands had to disarm and intern these soldiers until the end of the war so that they would not return to combat. Camp de Zeist (located in Soesterberg) was one of the main camps housing these Belgian soldiers.
First World War souvenir from the Zeist camp 1914 1917
Condition noticeable on photos. Mirror broken, marquetry in condition
Beautiful period object
Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5 cm
Historical context:
During the First World War, the Netherlands was neutral. In October 1914, when Antwerp fell, tens of thousands of Belgian soldiers (as well as a few British sailors) crossed the Dutch border to avoid being taken prisoner by the Germans.Under the international neutrality laws of the time, the Netherlands had to disarm and intern these soldiers until the end of the war so that they would not return to combat. Camp de Zeist (located in Soesterberg) was one of the main camps housing these Belgian soldiers.
180 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Modern Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Wood marquetry
Length: 20,5
Width: 20,5
Reference (ID): 1764351
Availability: In stock
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