Framed Print : Aden Date: 1959
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Aden Date: 1959
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Media ID 14232856
© The Peter F. Ashford Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.7cm (15.6" x 10.1")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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 streets of Aden, a British protectorate located on the southwestern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the year 1959. The image transports us back in time to an era of colonial rule and vibrant multiculturalism. The narrow streets are filled with a diverse population, including locals dressed in traditional garb and European expats, all going about their daily business. The marketplace comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of spices, textiles, and other goods being traded. Aden, which served as a major port city and military base for the British Empire, was a melting pot of various cultures and religions. The city's rich history can be seen in the architectural mix of buildings, from the grandiose colonial structures to the intricately designed mosques and temples. The photograph also showcases the unique blend of transportation methods, with donkeys and cars sharing the same streets. The 1950s were a pivotal decade for Aden, as the city experienced significant economic growth and modernization. However, this period was also marked by increasing tensions between the local population and the British colonial administration, leading to a series of violent uprisings in the late 1960s. This photograph offers a snapshot of Aden's past, a time of diversity, commerce, and colonial rule that shaped the city's history and identity.
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