Postcard : Union of South Africa historical pageant
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Union of South Africa historical pageant
Union of South Africa historical pageant, a re-enactment of a meeting between President Hoffman (1807-1879) and the Basotho (Lesotho) King Moshesh (Moshoeshoe I, c1786-1870) in 1854, when Hoffman gave Moshesh a goodwill present of a keg of gunpowder. The pageant was held in October 1910 to celebrate the union of two former Boer republics and two former British colonies, thereby creating a South African nation state. Date: 1910
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Enactment Goodwill Hoffman Hoffmann Horseback Lesotho Meeting Pageant Present Reenactment
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in South African history, taken from the Union of South Africa historical pageant held in October 1910. The pageant was an extravagant re-enactment of a pivotal meeting between two influential figures: President Paul Kruger Hoffman of the South African Republic (Transvaal) and King Moshesh I of the Basotho (Lesotho) in 1854. Hoffman, dressed in period attire and mounted on horseback, presents a keg of gunpowder as a symbol of goodwill to Moshesh, who sits regally on his own horse. The Basotho king, wearing traditional attire and adorned with beads and animal skins, accepts the gift with a solemn expression. This meeting took place during a time of political tension between the Boer republics and the British colonies, which eventually led to the Second Boer War (1899-1902). However, this image represents a moment of peace and diplomacy, showcasing the complex relationships between the various African and European leaders in the region. The Union of South Africa historical pageant was held to celebrate the unification of the two former Boer republics (Transvaal and the Orange Free State) and the two former British colonies (Cape Colony and Natal), thereby creating a South African nation state. The pageant was a powerful display of national pride and nostalgia for the country's rich heritage. This photograph, with its striking composition and historical significance, transports us back in time and offers a glimpse into South Africa's complex and intriguing past.
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