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1959 Press Photo Twelve-year-old mother to a tragic Family works on with courage

Description:   Note: Please study the images carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may interpret colors and contrast differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. 1959 Press Photo Twelve-year-old mother to a tragic Family works on with courage This is an original press photo. Twelve-year-old mother to a tragic Family works on with courage: 12-year-old Pat Dalton last night became Little Mother to a tragic family of four. A few hours earlier Pat had been told that her 34-year-old mother had died in hospital after being trapped between a lorry and the railing of a bridge near their home in Tilbury, Essex. Pat set to work right away. She gave 20-month-old Margaret a wash before putting her to bed. The she made sure Alan, aged 11, and Brain aged 9, scrubbed behind their ears before saying goodnight. As she worked., her father, 35-year-old Mr. Arthur Dalton, said; "whatever happens, my children and I will not be parted". Mr. Dalton, a radar operator, added: "I know I can cope. I'm an ex-Naval man and I can cook, sew and darn". But a lot of work will fall on Pat, A Red Cross cadet who has certificates for mother craft, nursing and first-aid. One member of the family could not join in the conference. She is 17-year-old Brenda, who was standing next to her mother, when the lorry overturned. She is in hospital with a fractured pelvis. Photo Shows Pictured at home last night is Pat seen as she washed her sister Margaret as Alan and Brain look on.Photo measures 8.25 x 6inches. Photo is dated 8-6-1959.   PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Historic Images Part Number: KSB56647 FAQsQ: Can I just download a digital version instead?A: No, we sell only vintage originals and do not make or distribute any copies, including digital ones. Q: Do you combine shipping and invoices? A: Multiple photos won on the same seller ID combine automatically through the eBay checkout process. If you encounter problems with this, send us a message via eBay messaging and we will send you an invoice. Due to eBay limitations, we cannot combine items won on our different seller IDs for a single shipping charge. Q: How quickly do you ship the items once paid? A: We ship within one business day after your payment clears. If you do not receive an "order shipped" email from us by the close of the second business day from submitting payment, please e-mail us via eBay messaging. Q: How do you make sure my photograph arrives safely? 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Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Memphis, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-11-20T00:33:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD

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1959 Press Photo Twelve-year-old mother to a tragic Family works on with courage1959 Press Photo Twelve-year-old mother to a tragic Family works on with courage

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Photograph

Theme: People

Image Color: Black & White

Year of Production: 1959

Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959

Material: Paper

Features: Press Photograph

Number of Photographs: 1

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Image Orientation: Landscape

Framing: Unframed

Signed: No

Vintage: Yes

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

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