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Canvas Print : Street scene, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Street scene, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Street scene with the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited, Cotton Department, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1915
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Media ID 14407392
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Coop Cooperative Cotton Department Empty Freetown Leone Operative Pedestrians Quiet Sierra Wholesale Wide
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Canvas Print of a vibrant street scene from Freetown, Sierra Leone, circa 1915. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the bustling energy of the Cotton Department of the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited. Bring the rich history and culture of West Africa into your home or office with our premium quality Canvas Prints, expertly printed on heavy-duty canvas and coated with a protective varnish to preserve the vivid colors and details of this iconic photograph. Experience the beauty and depth of this historical image like never before.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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 evocative photograph captures a tranquil moment in the bustling streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1915. The image showcases a wide, empty street lined with impressive colonial-style buildings, their grand facades standing proud against the clear blue sky. At the heart of the scene, the prominent sign of the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited's Cotton Department catches the eye. Pedestrians dressed in traditional African attire, their faces shielded from the sun by wide-brimmed hats, stroll along the road, adding a sense of scale and life to the otherwise quiet scene. The absence of vehicles and the stillness of the people create an almost surreal atmosphere, as if the scene has been paused in time. The Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited was a British-owned cooperative that operated in various parts of the British Empire, including Sierra Leone. The Cotton Department was likely one of the many branches established to support the local cotton industry, which was a significant economic contributor during this period. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of Freetown during the 1910s and the role that the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited played in the community. The image is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of Sierra Leone and West Africa as a whole.
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