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Napier in Indiana
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A 19th Century Abyssinian shield,
The circular dome shield made from hide and decorated in blind, with white metal strapwork and floral appliquets, the central boss engraved description "Magdala 13th April 1868", the reverse with carrying handle,
52cms diameter.
Lord Napier led the expedition of 1868 against Emperor Tewodros II of Abyssinia (modern day Ethiopia). The Abyssinian ruler was holding a number of Protestant missionaries hostage, in his mountain capital of Magdala, as well as two British diplomats who had attempted to negotiate their freedom.
After months of planning, the advance guard of engineers landed at Zula on the Red Sea to constuct a port on 30th October 1867; Napier himself arrived in Zula 2nd January 1868, on the 25th January 1868 Napier led his group south to Ethiopian highlands.
After traversing 400 miles of mountainess terrain in inhospitable weather, Napier's troops reached the foot of Magdala on the 9th April 1868, and the next day, defeated the 9000 troops still loyal to Tewodros at the battle of Magdala for the loss of only two British lives.
Although Emperor Tewodros II surrender his hostages and made repeated efforts for a negotiated surrender, the distrustful Napier pressed on and ordered an assault on the mountain redoubt on 13th April 1868. The British captured Magdala and Emperor Tewodros killed himself. Napier then ordered the destruction of Tewodros' artillery and the burning of Madgala as retribution. This included the expedition and its troops looting many local artifacts which they took back to Britian.
Napier was elevated to the peerage as Baron Napier of Magdala on 11th July 1868 and granted annuity and ammunity for life.
Courtesy: Anderson and Garland
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bursting out
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Masonic Hotel, 2 Tennyson Street, Napier, New Zealand
Built in 1932 and designed by Wellington architect W. J. Prowse
This historic hotel sits at the heart of one of the world's most Art-Deco-centric towns, Napier. In 1931 Napier was razed by an earthquake and subsequent fire. Many buildings were rebuilt in the Art Deco style of architecture.
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Almighty God Kabir can forgive the sins of His worshipper. He even forgives/destroys the most heinous sins.
- Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj
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US Vogue March 15, 1960
Deborah Dixon wears a navy blue suit, the jacket is decorated with bright red and white stripes. Skirt and jacket, in grainy Avisco rayon; the sleeveless blouse, white Irish linen. All by David Crystal. The Napier bracelets.
Deborah Dixon porte un tailleur bleu marine, la veste est ornée de bandes rouge vif et blanc. Jupe et veste, en rayonne granuleuse Avisco ; la blouse sans manches, du lin irlandais blanc. Le tout, par David Crystal. Les bracelets de Napier.
Photo Horst P. Horst
vogue archive
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Le bâtiment du Daily Telegraph, 49 Tennyson Street, Napier, Nouvelle-Zélande, conçu par l'architecte Ernest Arthur Williams en 1932. - source Mary Tampakopoulou via Art Deco.
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If someone doesn't take refuge in Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj then the birth in 84 lakh species of life is definite.
Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj guarantees salvation.
Jesus cannot grant salvation.
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A soul continuously passes through 84 lakh species according to the sinful and meritorious deeds.
One needs to take refuge in True Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj to escape from this cycle of birth and death.
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Napier Lantern Charm Bracelets, 1950s.
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Napier
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t024 — 'complete me' (2023)
for dearest fio @iridescentspacewhale!!
[id: 4 gifs from t024's 'complete me' mv. 1. senji waking up in a field of grass under a concrete bridge. 2. a pair of hands splattered in blood holding a dismembered ear. 3. senji with his back towards the camera as a bolt of lightning strike through him. 4. napier holding up a phone with the flash on in front of a burning shirt on a clothesline. the colored caption reads: t024 — 'complete me' (2023) /end id]
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Ahuriri, Te Matau-a-Māui, Aotearoa
Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand [x]
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Wellington & Napier
I'm in you from this Sunday
Welly 17-19 March
Napier 20-22 March
Pre bookings recommended 👌 😉💋
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▪︎ Set of Napier's bones, ten, used for demonstration of multiplication and division.
Maker: John Napier (1550-1617)
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