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Antique Framed Print : Kuwait - The Main Street of the Kuwait City
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Kuwait - The Main Street of the Kuwait City
Kuwait - The Main Street of the Kuwait City Date: 1933
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Media ID 11584553
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Kuwait Kuwaiti Main Roofs Simple Straw Thoroughfare
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 22.5cm (14.6" x 8.9")
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.
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Step back in time with this photograph of the Main Street of Kuwait City, as it looked in 1933. The simple, unpaved thoroughfare is lined with modest, low-rise buildings, their facades adorned with intricately woven straw mats serving as roofs. The Kuwaiti architecture of the 1930s is on full display, with the wooden shops and houses exuding a rustic charm. The Main Street, a major artery of the city, bustled with life, as people went about their daily routines. The image captures a sense of tranquility and simplicity, a stark contrast to the modern, bustling metropolis that Kuwait City has become. The photograph, taken in 1933, offers a glimpse into the history and cultural heritage of Kuwait. The use of traditional materials, such as straw and wood, reflects the country's rich history and its deep connection to the desert environment. The absence of modern infrastructure, such as paved roads and concrete buildings, adds to the authenticity of the scene. The Main Street of Kuwait City is a reminder of the past, a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of everyday life were cherished. This photograph is a treasure trove of historical information, transporting us back to a time when the city was still in its infancy, and the people of Kuwait went about their lives in a more traditional way.
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