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Framed Print : Duke and Duchess of York - Rotorua District - Apirana Ngata
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Duke and Duchess of York - Rotorua District - Apirana Ngata
Duke and Duchess of York visiting the Rotorua District - pictured with Sir Apirana Ngata, parliamentary representative of the Eastern Maori people. They are both wearing robes presented to them during the gathering. Date: 1927
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Media ID 18071871
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Future Official Rotorua Royals Sixth Visiting Visits Zealand 1927 Albert
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Add a touch of history to your home or office with our exquisite framed print of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) during their visit to the Rotorua District in New Zealand. This captivating image, taken in the 1920s, features the royal couple alongside Sir Apirana Ngata, a prominent parliamentary representative of the Eastern Maori people. This rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a stunning representation of a significant moment in history, expertly framed to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this striking photograph from 1927, the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, are seen paying a visit to the Rotorua District in New Zealand. The Duke, who would ascend to the throne in 1936, is dressed in full regalia, wearing the Order of the Bath insignia on his chest and a white uniform with red sash. The Duchess, future Queen Mother Elizabeth, is equally resplendent in a long, flowing gown adorned with intricate beadwork and a tiara. The royal couple is joined by Sir Apirana Ngata, the parliamentary representative of the Eastern Maori people. Ngata, a prominent political figure and intellectual, is dressed in traditional Maori attire, including a cloak and feather headdress. The three figures stand in front of a backdrop of lush greenery, with the waters of Lake Rotorua visible in the background. The occasion of this meeting was likely a formal gathering to acknowledge the Duke and Duchess' visit to New Zealand, which began in January 1927. The Duke and Duchess were welcomed with great fanfare throughout their tour of the country, which included visits to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, among other places. Sir Apirana Ngata, who would go on to serve as the first Maori Cabinet Minister in New Zealand's government, was a key figure in promoting Maori rights and representation in the political sphere. His presence in this photograph underscores the importance of cultural exchange and diplomacy during the Duke and Duchess' visit to New Zealand in the 1920s. This photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of New Zealand and the enduring legacy of the British monarchy in the country. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the essence of a historic moment in the relationship between the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
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