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A regimental dinner, 1920s
Photograph: A regimental dinner, 1920s (c).British and Indian officers attend a regimental dinner with their wives. The regiment?s fine selection of mess silver decorates the table while Indian servants look on in the background. Most items of mess silver were donated by officers when they joined or left the regiment, although objects were sometimes given when an officer married, for victory celebrations or as a forfeit for loosing a bet or sporting contest.From 283 photographs collected by Lt Col Victor Charles Alexander Munckton. Relating to 1/6th Hampshire Battery Royal Field Artillery, 1914-1917, Skinner?s Horse, 1917-1923 and 1/7th and 14/7th Rajput Regiment, 1923-1946. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14394964
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Attend Decorates Dinner Donated Items Joined Mess Most Photograph Regimental Regiments Selection Servants Wives
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite framed print, "A Regimental Dinner, 1920s" from Media Storehouse. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed photograph transports you to an era of elegance and tradition. British and Indian officers are seen in formal attire, gathered with their wives for an unforgettable evening. Add this timeless piece to your decor and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Impeccably framed to preserve its beauty, this print makes a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts, military collectors, or anyone who appreciates the charm of bygone eras.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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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This evocative photograph captures a regimental dinner in the 1920s, featuring British and Indian officers and their wives gathered around a beautifully set table. The regiment's impressive collection of mess silver gleams in the background, each piece a testament to the history and traditions of the regiment. Mess silver was a cherished part of regimental life, with most items donated by officers when they joined or left the regiment, or given as tokens of celebration, such as for victories or marriages. Indian servants can be seen in the background, adding to the rich cultural tapestry of the regiment. This photograph is part of a collection of 283 images, relating to the 1/6th Hampshire Battery Royal Field Artillery (1914-1917), Skinner's Horse (1917-1923), and the 1/7th and 14/7th Rajput Regiment (1923-1946). The exact date of this photograph is circa 1946.
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