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Hester L Stanhope / Hamert
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled and adopted eastern manners
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1776 1839 Adopted Hester Lucy Manners Pipe Settled Stanhope Traveller Turban
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.5cm x 23.7cm (6.1" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope (1776-1839): A Visionary Traveler and Adopted Eastern Princess This evocative image captures Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope, an intrepid Englishwoman who defied societal norms and ventured into the exotic lands of Asia in the early 19th century. Born in 1776, Stanhope was a woman of considerable wealth and intelligence, with a fiery spirit and insatiable curiosity. In 1810, she embarked on a journey to the Middle East, accompanied by her servant, James Silk Buckingham, and settled in the Syrian city of Hammet, near Tripoli. In this photograph, Lady Stanhope is depicted in full eastern attire, including a voluminous turban and a long, flowing robe. Her adoption of eastern manners was not merely a superficial affectation; she immersed herself in the local culture, learning Arabic, studying Islamic history, and even adopting a Turkish pipe as a symbol of her new identity. Stanhope's time in the East was marked by both triumphs and tragedies. She became a patron of local artists and scholars, and her home in Hammet became a cultural hub for European and Middle Eastern intellectuals. However, her unconventional lifestyle and defiance of British colonial authorities ultimately led to her downfall. In 1839, she was forced to flee Hammet following a rebellion, and she died penniless and alone in Malta. Despite the challenges she faced, Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope remains a fascinating figure in the annals of travel and cultural exchange. Her courage, intelligence, and passion for the exotic continue to inspire generations of adventurers and scholars. This photograph, with its hauntingly beautiful depiction of Stanhope in her eastern guise, serves as a poignant reminder of her indomitable spirit and the enduring allure of the East.
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