Poster Print : Children with their Guy
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Children with their Guy
Children parade their guy through the streets : note its hat - an attempt to mimic the papal tiara, a sign of the surviving anti-papal significance of the tradition
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Media ID 604728
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1858 Anti Attempt Fawkes Mimic Note Papal Parade Significance Surviving Tiara Tradition
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the "Children with their Guy" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases a lively procession of children proudly displaying their "guys," a traditional effigy made for the British Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. The children's guy wears an exaggerated hat, reminiscent of a papal tiara, symbolizing the anti-papal origins of the tradition. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office space with this intriguing vintage print. Order now and let the story of "Children with their Guy" inspire and intrigue all who visit your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "November Tradition: Children's Guy Fawkes Parade - An Anti-Papal Significance Revisited" This evocative photograph captures the essence of a time-honored tradition that has survived the test of centuries. The image portrays a group of children proudly parading their "Guy" through the streets during the annual Guy Fawkes Night celebrations in November. The Guy, represented by a life-sized effigy wearing a hat that mimics the papal tiara, is a symbolic representation of Guy Fawkes, the infamous plotter of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, commemorates the foiling of the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. The tradition of creating a Guy and burning it on a bonfire is believed to have originated as a way for the people to express their disapproval of the Catholic faith and the perceived threat of the papacy. The children in the photograph, dressed in costumes and carrying torches, are seen leading their Guy through the streets, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. The Guy's hat, adorned with mock papal insignia, is a testament to the historical significance of the tradition and the anti-papal sentiments that once fueled it. The Guy Fawkes Night, steeped in history and customs, continues to be celebrated every year in November, providing an intriguing glimpse into the past and the rich cultural heritage of the United Kingdom. This photograph, taken in 1858, serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of this tradition and the importance of preserving historical customs for future generations.
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