Fine Art Print : Chief Scout and Governor with new Queens Scout, Guyana
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Chief Scout and Governor with new Queens Scout, Guyana
Governor and Chief Scout, Sir Richard Luyt, with one of seven new Queens Scouts and his proud mother from Buxton, East Coast Demerara, British Guyana, South America. Sir Richard is admiring the Queens Scout certificate. Date: 1966
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Media ID 14166245
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1966 Admiring Beret Buxton Certificate Chief Colonialism Demerara Dignitaries Governor Guiana Guyana Guyanese Occasion Proud Queens Special Vips Scout Scouting Scouts
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic moment in Guyana's Scouting history. This exquisite image captures the pride and joy as Sir Richard Luyt, Governor and Chief Scout of British Guyana, presents the Queens Scout Award to a deserving recipient from Buxton, East Coast Demerara. This beautiful Fine Art Print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any Scouting enthusiast or history buff. With its rich, vibrant colors and intricate details, this print is sure to make a statement in your home or office. Order yours today and relive the tradition and legacy of the Scouting movement in Guyana.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
In this evocative photograph, Sir Richard Luyt, the Governor of British Guiana, proudly interacts with a newly appointed Queens Scout and his beaming mother from Buxton, East Coast Demerara, in British Guiana, South America, during a special occasion in 1966. Sir Richard, dressed in formal attire and wearing a colonial-era top hat, warmly admires the Queens Scout certificate held by the young scout, who wears his distinctive uniform adorned with merit badges and the iconic scout beret. The scene captures the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with earning the prestigious Queens Scout award, an achievement that signified the highest rank in the Boy Scouts Association in the British colonies. This momentous occasion, set against the backdrop of the 1960s, marked a significant milestone in the lives of the young scouts, reflecting their dedication to the Scout movement and its core values of integrity, respect, and community service. The photograph also highlights the multicultural and diverse nature of British Guiana during the colonial era, with both the Governor, a white European, and the Queens Scout, a Guyanese boy, sharing a moment of mutual respect and admiration. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of scouting in Guyana and the broader context of colonialism, providing a valuable record of the past and its enduring impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
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