British Abroad / India / C19
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British Abroad / India / C19
Watching the Polo match from the Mess Tent. Date: late 19th century
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Abroad Match Mess Polo Tent Watching
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This photograph, taken in late 19th century India, transports us back in time to an elegant and exotic polo match. The image, brought to us by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a group of British gentlemen, dressed in their finest attire, gathered around the entrance of a mess tent. The mess tent, a communal dining and socializing space for British military officers and their guests, serves as the perfect vantage point to witness the thrilling polo match unfolding on the lush, green field before them. The late 19th century was a time when the British Empire held significant influence over India, and the sport of polo, which originated in Persia, had become a popular pastime among the British expatriate community. The game's combination of skill, strategy, and the allure of the exotic setting made it an irresistible attraction for the British abroad. As the sun casts a warm glow over the scene, the men, with their binoculars at the ready, lean forward, fully engrossed in the match. Their attentive expressions and animated body language convey the excitement and anticipation of the game, while the polo players, dressed in their traditional riding gear, charge towards each other on horseback, their mallets poised to strike the ball. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of British colonial India during the late 19th century. It captures the essence of a bygone era, where the British elite, far from the familiar comforts of home, found solace and enjoyment in the exotic allure of India and its native pastimes.
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