Antique Framed Print : Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Date: circa 1918
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14227531
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Colonialism Dome Domes Health Salaam Tanganyika Tanzania
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.4cm (14.6" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, around the year 1918. Dar-es-Salaam, meaning 'Haven of Peace' in Arabic, was the capital city of Tanganyika, a British protectorate in East Africa. The hospital, a symbol of colonial administration and progress, stands proudly in the background. The large, imposing building, with its grand dome and domes, exudes an air of authority and sophistication. The meticulously tended garden surrounding the hospital adds to its charm, creating a tranquil and healing environment. The hospital was a testament to the British colonial government's commitment to providing medical care and improving the health and wellbeing of the local population. The 1910s were a period of intense colonial activity in Tanganyika, with the British expanding their influence and control over the region. The construction of the Government Hospital was a significant investment in the infrastructure of the colony, demonstrating the British government's commitment to the welfare of its subjects. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the history of colonial Tanzania and the role of hospitals in shaping the healthcare landscape of the region. Today, the hospital continues to serve the people of Dar-es-Salaam, providing essential medical services and care to the community.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
