{"product_id":"hk141m","title":"HK141M - New Street School (Matt)  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHK141M - New Street School (Matt) | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Streets of Old Hong Kong collection with New Street School (Matt), a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette. This listing is for the matt finish version named in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in traditional street life and businesses of old Hong Kong, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. Old Hong Kong is remembered through busy streets, trades, food, family life and community celebrations. Shopfronts and everyday characters are just as important as the larger landmarks in telling that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Street School (Matt) helps define the physical surroundings of the miniature scene. An identifiable landmark or building detail makes it easier to position figures in a believable historic street or military location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn architectural or scenic accessory gives a miniature world its setting. Buildings, landmarks and street furniture make the surroundings feel lived in and establish the story’s location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a bustling street, small shopfront or market corner. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition the piece where it will frame the action rather than obscure it. Nearby pedestrians, guards or soldiers can turn a simple backdrop into an active part of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with shopkeepers, rickshaws, pedestrians and shop façades, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the texture of everyday life, commerce and community. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419472453914,"sku":"HK141M","price":351.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/HK141M.jpg?v=1794303792","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/hk141m","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}