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Antique Framed Print : Ceylon Pavilion MCF01_02_0821
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Ceylon Pavilion MCF01_02_0821
British Empire Exhibition, WEMBLEY PARK, BRENT, GREATER LONDON. Looking towards a crowd of people outside the Ceylon Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley Park.
The British Empire Exhibition opened on St Georges Day 1924 with the aim of stimulating trade and strengthening bonds between the countries of the British Empire. The exhibition proved to be so popular that it ran until October 1925
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Media ID 27958262
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1920s Exhibition Hall Garden People
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, titled "Ceylon Pavilion MCF01_02_0821" captures a momentous scene outside the Ceylon Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley Park. Stepping into this image is like stepping back in time to the 1920s, where an enthusiastic crowd of people gathers around the pavilion's entrance. The British Empire Exhibition, which commenced on St Georges Day in 1924, aimed to foster trade and strengthen bonds among countries within the vast British Empire. The exhibition was such a resounding success that it extended its run until October 1925. This particular photograph showcases not only the grandeur of the exhibition hall but also highlights a beautifully manicured garden surrounding it. Katherine MacFee skillfully captured this historic moment with her lens, freezing time for future generations to appreciate and admire. The composition allows us to witness firsthand how people from all walks of life flocked together in anticipation of exploring what Ceylon had to offer. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we can't help but wonder about the stories behind each person present there that day. Were they locals or visitors from distant lands? What experiences did they have inside those walls? Regardless of their individual journeys, one thing is certain: this photograph serves as a testament to an era when global connections were celebrated and cherished through exhibitions like these.
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