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Empire Day - May 24th, 1909
One King. One Fleet. One Flag. One Empire. Celebration postcard to commemorate Empire Day - May 24th, 1909. Members of the British Empire celebrate beneath a statue of Queen Victoria above a patriotic verse by Kipling, with an inset portrait of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Date: 1909
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Media ID 14351426
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
24th Alexandra Celebrating Celebration Dominions Kipling Overseas Quote Rudyard Sep15 Territory Motherland
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning Empire Day Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of unity and pride during the Empire Day celebration on May 24th, 1909. With one King, one Fleet, one Flag, and one Empire, this commemorative poster showcases a crowd gathered beneath a statue of Queen Victoria, symbolizing the strength and power of the British Empire. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.6cm x 59.4cm (14.8" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Empire Day: A Grand Celebration of Unity and Pride, May 24th, 1909 This evocative postcard commemorates the spirit of unity and pride that defined the British Empire on Empire Day, May 24th, 1909. The image captures a vibrant scene of people from the British Empire gathered together beneath the stately gaze of Queen Victoria, symbolizing the enduring connection between the motherland and its overseas dominions and territories. The backdrop of the photograph is the majestic figure of Queen Victoria, who stands tall and proud, her regal presence a testament to the rich history and tradition of the British Empire. Surrounding her are members of the Empire, dressed in their finest attire, celebrating their shared heritage and allegiance to the crown. The patriotic verse inscribed below the image, penned by renowned poet Rudyard Kipling, further emphasizes the sense of unity and pride: "One King. One Fleet. One Flag. One Empire." These words encapsulate the idea that, despite the vast distances and diverse populations that made up the Empire, there was a shared sense of identity and belonging. At the heart of the celebration are King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, whose portraits are inset into the postcard. Their presence serves as a reminder of the monarchs who have led and united the Empire, and the continued role of the monarchy in symbolizing the unity and strength of the British people. Empire Day was a time for the people of the British Empire to come together and celebrate their shared history, values, and aspirations. This postcard is a beautiful reminder of that spirit of unity and pride, and the enduring legacy of the British Empire.
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