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Preparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit, from a sketch by one... 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Preparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit, from a sketch by one... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Preparing the decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit [of the Prince of Wales], from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....the ingenious gentleman to whom the decorations...were confided bethought him of something new, and, as Ceylon is not only a great fruit store and conservatory of grandly painted flowers, but also the home of the elephant, he made arches of effigies of these magnificent creatures - arches of elephants composed of canvas and rich Oriental blossoms, arches representing the king of Ceylon beasts entwining trunks and tusks, and upraising their heads in order to let the Prince pass under. Our Illustration...shows one of these made-up elephants being borne to its place of destination. You never lose sight of the elephant in Ceylon...the effigy is everywhere'. From "Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, special Supplement, Illustrated London News", 1876
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In this intriguing photograph from 1876, the bustling preparations for the Royal Visit of the Prince of Wales to Colombo, Ceylon, are underway. The scene is filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation, as local artisans meticulously craft decorations for the grand occasion. The ingenious gentleman to whom the decorations were confided had come up with something new and unique. Ceylon, known not only as a great fruit store and conservatory of grandly painted flowers but also as the home of the majestic elephant, became the inspiration for the decorations. The result was a series of arches made of elephant effigies, created using canvas and rich Oriental blossoms. These magnificent structures depicted the king of Ceylon beasts entwining trunks and tusks, raising their heads to let the Prince pass under. Our illustration captures one of these elephant effigies being carefully transported to its destination. The intricate details and vibrant colors of the decorations are a testament to the skill and creativity of the local artisans. The elephant, a symbol of Ceylon, is everywhere in this photograph, adding to the grandeur and majesty of the occasion. The Prince of Wales' visit to India was a significant event, and these decorations were a fitting tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Ceylon. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when such grand displays were a common sight during royal visits.
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