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With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Reception of the Viceroy and Lady Dufferin, 1886. Creator: Unknown
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With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Reception of the Viceroy and Lady Dufferin, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Reception of the Viceroy and Lady Dufferin - The Ladies of the Palace, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
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With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Reception of the Viceroy and Lady Dufferin
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative photograph capturing a significant moment in the annals of British colonial history. The image, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" in 1886, depicts the grand reception held in honor of the Viceroy and Lady Dufferin during their visit to Burma in the late 19th century. Lord Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, was a prominent figure in the British Empire, serving as the Viceroy and Governor-General of India from 1884 to 1888. His wife, Lady Ava, was an accomplished socialite and patron of the arts. The couple's visit to Burma, then a British colony, was an opportunity for them to showcase their regal presence and strengthen the British hold on the region. The photograph captures the elegant assembly of European women, dressed in their finest attire, gathered at the palace to welcome the Duffering. The women, with their refined demeanor and fashionable outfits, exude an air of sophistication and elegance. The men, dressed in formal attire, stand in the background, looking on with pride and admiration. The backdrop of the photograph is the ornate palace, a symbol of British colonial power and opulence. The intricate architectural details, lush foliage, and exotic decorations reflect the exoticism and allure of Burma, a land far removed from the dreary English weather. The photograph is a testament to the grandeur and splendor of the British colonial era, a time when Europeans ruled over vast territories, imposing their culture and values on the lands they conquered. It is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when the world was a much smaller place, and the British Empire reigned supreme.
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