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Eglinton Tournament 7
The Melee : the knights divide into two teams and indulge in a free-for-all. No blood is shed, but the spectators enjoy such beautiful sights as one can never expect to see again Date: 30 August 1839
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1839 Beautiful Blood Divide Eglinton Enjoy Expect Free Indulge Knights Melee Shed Sights Spectators Teams Tournament Tournaments
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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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Eglinton Tournament 7: The Exhilarating Melee, 30 August 1839 This evocative image captures the thrilling moment of the seventh Eglinton Tournament's Melee, held on the 30th of August in 1839. In this free-for-all event, the knights, clad in full armor, divided into two teams and engaged in a spectacular display of martial prowess. Contrary to the name's ominous connotations, no blood was shed during this melee, as the knights adhered to a strict code of chivalry. The spectators, gathered to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event, are seen in the background, their faces filled with awe and excitement. The beautiful scenes unfolding before their eyes were truly a sight to behold, as the knights skillfully maneuvered their horses and weapons, creating a mesmerizing tableau of medieval splendor. The Eglinton Tournaments were a series of grand spectacles organized by the 1st Marquess of Eglinton and his wife, Lady Jean Campbell, at their estate in Ayrshire, Scotland. These tournaments, inspired by the chivalric ideals of the Middle Ages, attracted thousands of visitors from all corners of the British Isles and beyond. The Melee, with its raw energy and unpredictability, was undoubtedly one of the most popular and eagerly anticipated events of each tournament. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a captivating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of romance, courage, and pageantry. The beautiful sights of the Eglinton Tournaments, like this exhilarating Melee, are experiences that one can never truly expect to witness again.
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