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The Maori Football Team, First Match at Richmond, 3 October, against the Surrey Club (engraving)
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The Maori Football Team, First Match at Richmond, 3 October, against the Surrey Club (engraving)
1595711 The Maori Football Team, First Match at Richmond, 3 October, against the Surrey Club (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maori Football Team, First Match at Richmond, 3 October, against the Surrey Club. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 October 1888.
W B Wollen); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23393602
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Appearance Cheerfulness Cheering Cheers Goal Maories Match New Zealand Richmond Rugby Staring Umpires Visitors Mobbed Outburst
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The Maori Football Team, First Match at Richmond - A Historic Clash of Cultures
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this engraving by William Barnes Wollen, we witness a momentous event in sporting history. The date is October 3rd, 1888, and the Maori Football Team from New Zealand is about to face off against the Surrey Club in their inaugural match at Richmond. The image captures the sheer excitement and joy radiating from both teams and spectators alike. The Maori players proudly don their traditional attire as they take to the field, exuding strength and determination. Their opponents from Surrey stand ready for battle, eager to test their skills against these formidable visitors. Umpires oversee the proceedings while a boisterous crowd surrounds the pitch, cheering on their respective teams with unrivaled enthusiasm. The atmosphere is electric as shouts of encouragement mix with the thundering war cry of the Maories. This historic encounter symbolizes more than just a game; it represents an extraordinary cultural exchange between two worlds. It showcases how sports can bridge divides and bring people together through shared passion and respect for competition. Wollen's black-and-white depiction immortalizes this significant moment in time when rugby transcended borders and united nations under one common language – that of cheerfulness through play. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded of the power of sport to create lasting connections beyond mere victories or defeats.
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