Photo Mug : India - Foreign Office Personnel and staff
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India - Foreign Office Personnel and staff
Group of British Foreign Office personnel in India and their house staff. Date: circa 1920s
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Colonialism Embassy Foreign Off Ice Personnel Servant Servants Staff
Photo Mug
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and personalized way to start your day. This mug features an intriguing historical image of "India - Foreign Office Personnel and staff" from the 1920s, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The black background allows the vintage photograph to pop, showcasing a captivating group of British Foreign Office personnel and their house staff in India. Add a touch of history and culture to your morning routine with this one-of-a-kind mug. Each mug is printed on demand using high-quality, UV-resistant inks to ensure your image lasts, making it a perfect gift for history enthusiasts, travel lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the colonial era, depicting a group of British Foreign Office personnel and their Indian house staff in India, circa 1920s. The image showcases a sense of hierarchy and cultural distinction, as the British officials, dressed in formal attire, stand together in a formal setting, likely at the British Embassy or Consulate. Their Indian servants, dressed in traditional attire, are arranged in the background, attending to their duties with quiet efficiency. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate social dynamics of the colonial period, where the British ruled over their Indian subjects, both in the public and private spheres. The Indian servants, who were an integral part of the colonial administrative machinery, played a crucial role in maintaining the daily functioning of the embassy and the comfort of the British personnel. The image also underscores the stark contrast between the two groups, with the British officials representing the power and authority of the colonial regime, while the Indian servants symbolize the subjugated and marginalized population. The photograph, therefore, serves as a poignant reminder of the colonial past and the profound impact it had on the social, political, and cultural fabric of India. Despite the colonial undertones, the photograph also reveals a sense of intimacy and familiarity between the British personnel and their Indian servants, suggesting that complex relationships existed beyond the power dynamics of the colonial regime. The image invites us to reflect on the intricacies of colonialism and the enduring legacies it left behind in India and beyond.
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