Acrylic Blox : Jeppestown, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Mounted Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Jeppestown, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
View of Marshall Street, Jeppestown, a suburb of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14385252
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Cigarettes Johannesburg Photographer Signs Slope Sloping Southern Stores Suburb Suburban Suburbs Tramlines Transvaal
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling spirit of Jeppestown, a vibrant suburb of Johannesburg in Transvaal, South Africa, circa 1905. The view looks down Marshall Street, where a diverse array of buildings line the sloping street. The architecture reflects the eclectic mix of influences that shaped this growing urban center during the early 1900s. Stores and shops, some with distinctive signs, fill the scene, selling a range of goods from foodstuffs to Picaroon cigarettes. The Imperial and Picaroon signs are particularly prominent, their bold typography and bright colors drawing the eye. The presence of horse-drawn carriages and tramlines suggests that this area was still in the process of transitioning from a rural town to a modern city. Trees dot the landscape, providing a touch of greenery amidst the urban development. People are visible in the background, going about their daily business, adding to the sense of activity and energy that permeates the scene. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the rich history and character of Jeppestown during the early 1900s.
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