{"product_id":"hk253g-m","title":"HK253(G\/M) - Mother \u0026 Child (Gloss \/ Matt)  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHK253(G\/M) - Mother \u0026amp; Child (Gloss \/ Matt) | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Streets of Old Hong Kong display, Mother \u0026amp; Child (Gloss \/ Matt) introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period. The catalogue title refers to gloss and matt finish options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is traditional street life and businesses of old Hong Kong. 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\u003eMother \u0026amp; Child (Gloss \/ Matt) is identified in the supplied catalogue as a subject with gloss and matt finish options. Take care to match the selected finish to existing pieces when preparing a consistent street or character display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrdinary human interactions provide a welcome change of pace from formal military or ceremonial subjects. The title hints at a small personal moment taking place within a wider historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a bustling street, small shopfront or market corner. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the piece beside homes, shops, roads or other figures who share the moment. A believable relationship between the characters is more effective than adding a large number of unrelated accessories.\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\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the texture of everyday life, commerce and community. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to 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":53419476287770,"sku":"HK253(G\/M)","price":121.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/HK253G.jpg?v=1794303870","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/hk253g-m","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}