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East Africa - Eritrea - Massawa - Salt Flats at Gherar
East Africa - Eritrea - Massawa - Salt Flats at Gherar Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Collecting Eritrea Eritrean Flats Massawa Piles Salt Evaporating Mitsiwa
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Discover the captivating beauty of East Africa with our Framed Print of "Massawa - Salt Flats at Gherar" from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the enchanting salt flats of Eritrea in the 1910s. The rich earth tones and expansive landscape create a mesmerizing tableau, perfect for adding an exotic touch to any room. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve its authenticity and enhance its visual appeal. Bring a piece of the world's natural wonders into your home with our Framed Print of "Massawa - Salt Flats at Gherar."
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25cm (15.6" x 9.8")
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.
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This photograph, taken in the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the past of Massawa, Eritrea's ancient port city located on the Red Sea. The image focuses on the Salt Flats at Gherar, a significant historical site for the production of salt, an essential commodity for both local consumption and trade in East Africa. The salt piles, arranged meticulously in the foreground, are the result of a labor-intensive process that involved collecting seawater from the nearby Red Sea and allowing it to evaporate under the harsh African sun. The salt was then harvested and transported to various markets, contributing to the region's economy and sustaining the livelihoods of many local communities. The photograph showcases the traditional salt production methods that have been practiced in this area for centuries. The workers, dressed in simple clothing, can be seen in the background, tending to the piles or collecting the salt with wooden tools. The vast expanse of the salt flats stretches out to the horizon, creating a striking contrast against the arid landscape. Massawa, with its rich history and cultural diversity, has long been a melting pot of influences from various civilizations, including the ancient Axumites, the Ottomans, and the Italians. The salt industry played a crucial role in the city's development, attracting traders and travelers from far and wide. Today, the Salt Flats at Gherar serve as a reminder of Eritrea's rich past and the resilience of its people. The traditional salt production methods may have evolved over the years, but the significance of salt as a vital resource remains unchanged. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a bygone era, offering us a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in this remarkable region of Africa.
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