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Framed Print : Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
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Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of exotic charm to your home decor with our Framed Print of Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the bustling streets of Mombasa in the 1940s. The vibrant colors and lively energy of this historic African scene are beautifully preserved in this high-quality, rights managed print. The frame adds a classic and timeless touch, making it a stunning addition to any room. Bring the rich cultural heritage of East Africa into your home with this exquisite piece.
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 25.3cm (15.6" x 10")
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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Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa (circa 1940) - A snapshot of colonial life in Mombasa, Kenya during the 1940s. This photograph captures the bustling Salim Road, a major thoroughfare in the heart of the city. The image is a testament to the diverse mix of cultures and communities that coexisted during the British colonial era. On the right side of the road, a row of European-style buildings, with their whitewashed walls and red-tiled roofs, stand tall and imposing. These structures housed the offices and residences of the British colonial administration and the affluent European community. On the left side of the road, the scene shifts dramatically. Here, we see a cluster of African shops selling local curios and textiles. The shops, with their colorful displays, are run by local entrepreneurs, many of whom catered to the demand for African artifacts and textiles from the European community. In the foreground, a car with a British colonial flag on its bonnet is parked on the side of the road. Pedestrians, both European and African, make their way along the pavement, while a few cyclists navigate the busy street. A man in a white shirt and shorts, possibly an African employee of the colonial administration, walks along the sidewalk, carrying a briefcase. The image offers a glimpse into the complex and multifaceted nature of life in Mombasa during the colonial era, with its blend of European and African cultures, and the coexistence of different communities and economies.
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