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Fine Art Print : The home of snooker - The Oottacamund Club, Southern India
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The home of snooker - The Oottacamund Club, Southern India
Playing snooker at the Ootacamund Club, Ootacamund (known as Snooty Ooty) in the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, where snooker originated on the billiard tables during the Raj. Snooker was invented in 1875 by army officer Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain Date: 1994
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990s 1994 Billiards Chamberlain Cues Fitzgerald Francis Hills Nadu Neville Nilgiri Nineties Ooty Snooker Snooty Tamil Games Nilgiris Ootacamund
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich history of snooker with our exquisite fine art print of The Ootacamund Club from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the billiard tables of Snooty Ooty in Southern India. Originally known as the 'Home of Snooker,' the Ootacamund Club in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu is where the game was born during the Raj era. Add an air of sophistication and nostalgia to your space with this stunning, rights managed print. Order now and bring a piece of snooker history into your home.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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Step into the enchanting world of The Ootacamund Club, nestled in the picturesque Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Known affectionately as 'Snooty Ooty,' this historic club is where the timeless game of snooker was born in 1875. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, with players intently focused on their cues, their eyes fixed on the snooker table. The room is filled with an air of quiet concentration, the only sounds being the gentle clatter of balls and the occasional click of a cue against the felt. The Ootacamund Club, located in the scenic Nilgiri District, has been a hub for billiards enthusiasts since the British Raj. It was here that army officer Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain is believed to have invented the game of snooker, a more challenging and complex version of pool. The game's rules were formalized, and it quickly gained popularity among the British military officers stationed in India. The 1990s photograph, taken at the Ootacamund Club, beautifully encapsulates the game's rich history and the unique charm of this iconic establishment. The cues, meticulously arranged against the wall, are a testament to the club's dedication to the game. The green felt-covered table, with its triangular rack of colorful balls, stands proudly in the center of the room, ready for the next contest. As you gaze upon this image, you can almost hear the soft clinking of cues against balls and the hushed whispers of strategy and anticipation. The Ootacamund Club remains a sanctuary for snooker enthusiasts, a place where tradition and passion for the game come together in perfect harmony.
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