Framed Prints
Framed Print of Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Elephant Steeplechase at Rangoon, 1858. The British entertaining themselves in Burma. The officers of the garrison at Rangoon wound up their Monsoon Meeting with two pony steeplechases and an elephant steeplechase, which were to have come off on the anniversary of the birthday of our most gracious Queen, but the state of the weather caused the postponement to the 25th May...'H. M. 68th Steeplechase Course, open to all Elephants, steered by Mahouts, and ridden by Officers, the winning Mahout to receive 5 rs [rupees]. from the stakes, and the rider the balance, and a piece of plate from the staff'...The ditch is the third leap, though the first in the picture. It was three feet and a half deep by seven broad. Grainbags, who was heavily backed, was the first in, and out again; and not one, that I observed, cleared it. They all went at it like - elephants! and the riders, I do declare, evinced rare powers of sticking. They were in jockey costume, but rode with a staff and flag instead of a whip...The following was the result - First: Captain Vaughan's Soorul Jumal'; Second: Mr. Marshall's Delhi Bully'; Third: Major West's Tearing Villain'...'. From Illustrated London News, 1858. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36376536
British India British Raj Burma Burmese Controversial Controversy Elephant Elephants Entertaining Fence Horse Racing Indian Elephant Indian Elephants Jump Jumping Mahout Mahouts Officers Race Course Racecourse Rangoon Yangon Myanmar Burma Silly Spectators Steeplechase The Raj
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
