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Poster Print : Main road to Malindi, Kenya, East Africa
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Main road to Malindi, Kenya, East Africa
Men with a car on the main road to Malindi, Kenya, East Africa.
circa 1922
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Media ID 14394812
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Kenya Main Stop Stopped 1922 Malindi
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of East Africa with our stunning poster print from The On Call in Africa Collection by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, taken circa 1922, showcases the main road to Malindi, Kenya, where men and a car make their way along the bustling thoroughfare. Add an exotic touch to your home or office décor with this evocative, vintage poster print. Experience the rich history and culture of Africa with every glance. Order now and let the adventure begin!
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.1cm x 48.9cm (33.1" x 19.3")
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
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 a moment in time on the main road to Malindi, Kenya, East Africa, in the early 1920s. The image presents a scene of two African men in traditional attire, standing beside an early model car that has come to a stop on the dusty, red-earth road. The men appear to be in deep conversation, their gazes fixed on each other, while the driver, likely a European settler or traveler, is seen in the background, leaning against the car with a map spread out before him. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a period of significant change in Kenya, as European settlers continued to establish agricultural estates and infrastructure, and the region began to attract increasing numbers of tourists. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the local population during this time, as they interacted with the new technology and transportation systems brought about by European influence. The men's clothing, with their intricately patterned robes and headwraps, contrast sharply with the modern automobile, highlighting the cultural fusion that was taking place in Kenya during this era. The car, a symbol of progress and modernity, is a reminder of the complex interplay between tradition and innovation that characterized the colonial period in Africa. This photograph, from The On Call in Africa Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Kenya and East Africa during the 1920s.
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