Framed Print : South Africa Cape Colony - King Williamstown Street
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South Africa Cape Colony - King Williamstown Street
South Africa Cape Colony - King Williamstown Street - Wide, dusty street low buildings on one side, three storey on other side. Part of Box 169 Boswell Collection - South Africa Cape Colony. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14372147
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Cape Colony Dusty Storey Wide Williamstown
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
["Bring a piece of historical South Africa into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print showcases "South Africa Cape Colony - King Williamstown Street" from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Witness the wide, dusty street lined with low buildings on one side and a three-storey structure on the other, captured in the Boswell Collection - South Africa Cape Colony. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve its authenticity and enhance its visual appeal, making it a stunning addition to any room in your house. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history to your decor with our Framed Prints."]
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). 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 24.4cm x 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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 print captures a glimpse of the bustling King Williamstown Street in South Africa's Cape Colony around the year 1900. The wide, dusty street is lined with low buildings on one side and three-story structures on the other, giving us a sense of the architectural landscape of this historical town.
The scene is brought to life by the presence of lanterns hanging from poles, casting a warm glow over the busy street below. People can be seen going about their daily activities, perhaps running errands or socializing with neighbors.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, we are transported back in time to an era when horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians shared the roadways. The atmosphere is palpable, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times.
This image is part of Box 169 Boswell Collection - South Africa Cape Colony, offering us a window into the past and allowing us to appreciate the rich history and culture of this region. It serves as a reminder of how much has changed since then while also highlighting the enduring spirit of community that has always been present in places like King Williamstown Street.
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