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The Colonial Executive Commissioners for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving)
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The Colonial Executive Commissioners for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving)
1054878 The Colonial Executive Commissioners for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonial Executive Commissioners for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. Illustration for The Graphic, 3 July 1886.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22502826
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Bath Ceylon Companion Dame Grand Cross Falkland Islands Gcmg Hong Kong Indian Empire Indian Exhibition Kcmg Knight Commander Malta Maltese Natal Order Of St Michael Sir P Cunliffe Owen South Australia St George St Helena Victoria West Indies Western Australia
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The Colonial Executive Commissioners for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition - A Glimpse into 19th Century Diplomacy
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. This engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, showcases "The Colonial Executive Commissioners for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition". The print captures a significant moment in history when representatives from various colonies gathered to celebrate their achievements and showcase their cultures. In this remarkable image, we see distinguished politicians and officials from different corners of the British Empire. Among them are Mr. A. N. Birch, Companion of the Order of St Michael; Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Palmer; Sir A. Blyth; Sir James Marshall, Knight Commander of St George; Dame Grand Cross Victoria Houlton; and many others who played crucial roles in governing these territories. The composition exudes grandeur as each figure is meticulously portrayed with great attention to detail. Their attire reflects both European influences and local traditions, symbolizing the unique blend of cultures within the empire. This engraving not only serves as a visual record but also offers insight into colonial diplomacy during that era. It highlights how diverse regions such as South Australia, West Indies, Falkland Islands, Western Australia, Natal, Malta, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Hong Kong were all part of this vast network governed by Britain. As we gaze upon this historic artwork today, it reminds us of the complex relationships between colonizers and colonies while shedding light on an important chapter in global history - one that shaped nations across continents through exploration and governance under imperial rule.
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