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Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her husband - Ghana
Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her husband from Ghana - pictured outside the Gold Coast Pavillion at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park in 1924. Note the Princess is wearing European-style walking shoes, another hint as to the actual location of this shot (as mentioned above). Date: 1924
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Media ID 11583212
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ashanti Bracelets Ghana Husband Pavillion Peoples Population Rings Robes Status Wembley Wicker 1924 Asante
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her esteemed husband from Ghana, beautifully captured in this vintage poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the royal couple in their regal attire, proudly posing outside the Gold Coast Pavillion at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. Add an air of history and elegance to your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed poster print. Transport yourself back in time with this unique and intriguing piece of visual storytelling.
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 36.8cm x 59.4cm (14.5" 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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This photograph captures Princess Baa of the Ashanti and her esteemed husband, both hailing from the vibrant and rich cultural heritage of Ghana, Africa, outside the Gold Coast Pavilion at Wembley Park during the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. The elegant Princess, adorned in traditional Ashanti robes, accessorized with intricate rings and bracelets, sits gracefully on a wicker chair, while her husband stands proudly by her side, dressed in Western attire, including European-style walking shoes. The Gold Coast Pavilion, a significant structure at the Exhibition, showcased the rich resources and diverse population of the Gold Coast (now Ghana) to the world. The presence of Princess Baa and her husband at this event underscores the importance of the Ashanti people and their royalty in the broader context of the British Empire's colonial influence in Africa. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of African and European cultures during the 1920s. It highlights the resilience and adaptability of indigenous peoples in the face of colonialism and the complexities of their interactions with the colonizers. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the rich history and diverse ethnic groups that make up the African population and their enduring legacy in the modern world.
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