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Bible of Ka’ahumanu

The Bible of Ka’ahumanu is particularly important when analysing the success of the missionary project. Ka’ahumanu, the favoured wife of King Kamehameha had major influence over the political and social systems of Hawaii. Thus, missionary women such…

Tags: 19th century, Bible, Book, Christianity, Hawai'i, Hawaii, Ka’ahumanu, King Kamehameha, Mission Schools, Missionaries, Missionary, Missionary Women, Missions, Religious Book, Royal Women, Western influence, Westernisation, Women

Emma, Queen consort of Kamehameha IV (1836 - 1885)

This photograph shows a glamorously dressed Queen Emma of Hawai’i posing near a christening font for her son, Prince Albert Kamehameha. This was gifted to her by Queen Victoria of England, his godmother. The friendship between Queen Emma and Queen…

Tags: 19th century, Fashion, Hawai’i, Hawaii, Kamehameha, King Kamehameha, Monarchy, Photograph, Prince Albert Kamehameha, Queen Emma, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Western influence, Westernisation

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