Poster Print : Jamaica - Kings House, Kingston
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Jamaica - Kings House, Kingston
Slide showing a photograph of Kings House (also known as Government House) is the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, who represents the Jamaican Monarch, and head of state. When Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872, a new official residence (called Kings House) was constructed at the former home of the Anglican Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica. This house was destroyed by an earthquake in 1907. Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the south-eastern coast of the island facing a natural harbour. The city was established in 1692.. Part of Box 108. Boswell Collection. Slide number 19. Jamaica, officially the Commonwealth of Jamaica, is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the West Indies. Date: circa 1913
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Media ID 14177437
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1872 Anglican Bishop Called Capital Caribbean Constructed Destroyed Diocese Earthquake Governor Indies Jamaica Jamaican Kingston Monarch Official Represents This When 1907
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant culture and history of Jamaica into your home or office with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This particular piece showcases the iconic Kings House in Kingston, the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica. Captured by the skilled lens of Mary Evans Prints Online, the image beautifully represents the rich heritage and beauty of the island. Add this captivating poster to your space for a daily reminder of the Caribbean's unique charm and history.
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 42.9cm x 42cm (16.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases Kings House, the official residence of the Governor-General of Jamaica, located in the bustling capital city of Kingston. Built in 1872, when Kingston was designated as the capital of Jamaica, Kings House replaced the former home of the Anglican Lord Bishop of Jamaica. However, this historic building was unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake in 1907 and was later rebuilt. Situated on the south-eastern coast of Jamaica, facing a natural harbour, Kingston is the largest city on the island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Established in 1692, the city has a rich history and cultural heritage. Jamaica, an island nation in the Greater Antilles, is known for its natural beauty, diverse population, and vibrant music scene. The Governor-General of Jamaica represents the monarch and serves as the head of state. This photograph, taken circa 1913, provides a glimpse into the past of this remarkable island nation and its iconic official residence. The lantern slide, part of the Boswell Collection, Box 108, Slide number 19, offers a unique perspective on Jamaica's history and architectural heritage.
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