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Antique Framed Print : Encampment and Review - Suffolk Volunteer Corps at Lowestoft
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Encampment and Review - Suffolk Volunteer Corps at Lowestoft
Encampment and Review of the Suffolk Volunteer Corps at Lowestoft. Date: 1865
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Media ID 19260640
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1865 Corps Encampment Lowestoft Review Spectacle Spectators Suffolk Tents Volunteer
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 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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 evocative photograph captures the Encampment and Review of the Suffolk Volunteer Corps at Lowestoft in 1865, a significant military spectacle of the mid-19th century. The scene is set against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town, with the vast expanse of the North Sea in the distance. Tents, pitched in neat rows, stretch out before the viewer, housing the soldiers who have gathered for this event. The Volunteer Corps, an essential part of the British military system during this period, was composed of citizen-soldiers who trained regularly and were called upon to serve in times of national emergency. The reviewing officer, likely a senior military figure, stands proudly atop a horse, surveying the ranks of soldiers with a critical eye. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms, stand at attention, their faces a mix of determination and anticipation. The atmosphere is electric, with the air filled with the sounds of military drums and the smell of campfires. The spectators, dressed in their finest attire, gather around the edges of the encampment, observing the proceedings with great interest. The ladies, in their elegant gowns and bonnets, are a striking contrast to the military uniforms and tents that surround them. The children, clad in their Sunday best, peer curiously at the soldiers, no doubt fascinated by the sight of the encampment and the military drills taking place. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the military culture and social fabric of mid-19th century Britain. The Encampment and Review at Lowestoft was more than just a military exercise; it was a community event that brought together people from all walks of life, creating a sense of unity and pride in their local Volunteer Corps.
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