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Framed Print : The Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. Building...to commemorate the visit of the Queen and the Prince Consort to the island in 1846...On the site of the ceremony were placed several lofty poles surmounted with immense flags...the Bailiff, Sir Thomas Le Breton, deposited in the cavity of the under foundation-stone a lead box, containing copies of the States Acts, the various coins of the present reign, Jersey pence, halfpence, and farthings...also, a copper-plate, with an inscription recording the day's ceremony...The Lieutenant-Governor and Commander of the Forces of the island, Sir James Henry Reynett, K.C.H. then laid the stone with due form, and addressed a few words to the Bailiff and Gentlemen of the States, congratulatory of the event...and the Dean solemnly blessed the work'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. This historic moment commemorates the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the island in 1846. Witness the grandeur of the event as the foundation stone is laid on the site of the future college. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this beautifully preserved, unknown artist's depiction from Heritage Images.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 39.6cm x 26.4cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 print depicts the laying of the foundation stone of Victoria College in Jersey, an event that took place in 1850 to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to the island in 1846. The site of the ceremony was adorned with several tall poles topped with enormous flags, creating an impressive and patriotic scene. The Bailiff, Sir Thomas Le Breton, played a significant role in the ceremony. He was responsible for depositing a lead box into the under foundation stone, which contained copies of the States' Acts, various coins of the present reign, Jersey pence, halfpence, and farthings, as well as a copper-plate inscribed with the details of the day's ceremony. Following the Bailiff's contribution, General Sir James Henry Reynett, K.C.H., the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander of the Forces of the island, laid the stone with due form. In his address to the Bailiff and Gentlemen of the States, he congratulated them on the event. The Dean then solemnly blessed the work, invoking the blessings of Christianity upon the new educational institution. The crowd of men, dressed in Victorian attire, gathered around the site, watching the ceremony unfold with great interest. A pulley and winch were used to lift the stone into place, symbolizing the collective effort and determination to bring the project to fruition. This print, from the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of the occasion, providing a glimpse into the past and the significance of this educational milestone in the history of Jersey.
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