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Antique Framed Print : Port Said, Egypt - Fioravanti and Chimenz Department Store
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Port Said, Egypt - Fioravanti and Chimenz Department Store
Port Said, Egypt - Fioravanti and Chimenz Department Store. Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 18074222
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Apr18 Department Gallery Store Two Level
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.5cm (14.6" x 9.3")
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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This photograph, taken circa 1903, showcases the Fioravanti and Chimenz Department Store in the bustling port city of Port Said, Egypt. The store, located in the northern part of the country on the Mediterranean Sea, is a testament to the rich cultural and commercial history of Egypt during the early 1900s. The two-level department store, adorned with ornate architectural details, stands proudly on the bustling street, its large display windows showcasing an array of goods that would have enticed both local residents and European travelers. The storefront boasts the names of its esteemed Italian founders, Fioravanti and Chimenz, in elegant script, reflecting the strong Italian influence in the city's commerce at the time. The store's windows are filled with an eclectic mix of merchandise, from fine textiles and intricately designed housewares to fashionable clothing and accessories. The vibrant colors and intriguing shapes of the displayed items create a visually stimulating scene, inviting passersby to step inside and explore the wonders within. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, when Port Said was a thriving hub of international trade and cultural exchange. The Fioravanti and Chimenz Department Store, with its grandeur and allure, stands as a symbol of the city's rich history and the enduring connection between Egypt and the wider world.
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