{"product_id":"the-sword-of-faustin-i-framed-print","title":"The Sword of Faustin I — Framed Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA remarkable object from the imperial history of Haiti.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1850, the Grand Masonic Lodge of Haiti presented Emperor Faustin I with an extraordinary ceremonial sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by British sword cutler Robert Mole of Birmingham, the richly ornamented weapon was made for Faustin-Élie Soulouque, who ruled Haiti as emperor from 1849 to 1859.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts elaborate gold and silver detailing, decorated blade, and richly adorned scabbard reflect the ceremonial grandeur of Haiti's nineteenth-century imperial court.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis framed art print reproduces a photograph of the original sword and scabbard, now preserved in the Arms and Armor collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented against a soft ivory background and enclosed in a classic black wooden frame, the composition allows the extraordinary craftsmanship of the historical object to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing addition to a personal library, study, or gallery wall, this print offers a glimpse into a lesser-known chapter of Haiti's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-art reproduction depicting the ceremonial sword of Emperor Faustin I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium archival-grade matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed pigment-based printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic black wooden frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective plexiglass front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed hanging hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for indoor display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sword with Scabbard of Faustin I, Emperor of Haiti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Mole (British, Birmingham)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials of the original:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, silver, gold, wood, and velvet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccession Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012.204a, b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal object and image: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, Public Domain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGently dust with a clean, dry cloth. To clean the protective plexiglass, apply an appropriate cleaner to a soft cloth rather than spraying directly onto the frame. Avoid excessive moisture and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Galerie — Sanité\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical artworks and objects that illuminate Haiti's cultural, political, and artistic past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"11″ x 14″ \/ Black","offer_id":51893698855079,"sku":"21936900410960568276","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12″ x 18″ \/ Black","offer_id":51893698887847,"sku":"13640679112874027427","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/0385\/5783\/files\/1431180419026874594_2048.jpg?v=1794775213","url":"https:\/\/shop.saniteayiti.com\/products\/the-sword-of-faustin-i-framed-print","provider":"Sanité","version":"1.0","type":"link"}