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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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Attend Decorates Dinner Donated Items Joined Mess Most Photograph Regimental Regiments Selection Servants Wives
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 'A Regimental Dinner, 1920s' poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to an era of elegance and tradition. British and Indian officers, dressed in their formal uniforms, are seen enjoying a regimental dinner with their wives. The warm lighting and refined decor add to the ambiance of the occasion. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless charm to your space. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for creating a unique and sophisticated atmosphere. Order yours today and relive the grandeur of the past.
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.
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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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