Metal Print : Souvenir postcard of Inhambane, Mozambique, East Africa
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Souvenir postcard of Inhambane, Mozambique, East Africa
Souvenir postcard of Inhambane, Mozambique, Portuguese East Africa, showing Dom Carlos I Street, Dom Luiz I Avenue, and the Customs House. Date: circa 1900
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Media ID 14398958
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Avenue Berries Churches Colonialism Holly Luiz Mozambique Portuguese Souvenir Wide Inhambane
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting history of Inhambane, Mozambique, into your home with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This beautiful souvenir postcard, dating back to circa 1900, showcases the charming streets of Inhambane, featuring Dom Carlos I Street, Dom Luiz I Avenue, and the Customs House. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted, transforming your chosen image into a stunning, vibrant, and long-lasting work of art. Experience the rich heritage of Portuguese East Africa with this unique and captivating addition to your decor.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Inhambane, Mozambique, circa 1900 - A Colonial Postcard This evocative postcard, captured circa 1900, offers a captivating glimpse into the colonial past of Inhambane, Mozambique, in Portuguese East Africa. The image showcases a bustling scene of Dom Carlos I Street and Dom Luiz I Avenue, both lined with impressive European-style buildings that reflect the architectural influence of Portugal's colonial rule. The postcard begins with Dom Carlos I Street, where a grand church with intricate details and a red-tiled roof stands proudly. The church, a symbol of the Portuguese presence in Mozambique, is a testament to the strong religious ties that bound the colonial powers and their subjects. Further down the street, the eye is drawn to Dom Luiz I Avenue, where the Customs House dominates the scene. The imposing building, with its tall arches and grand entrance, served as a crucial hub for the trade and commerce that flourished under Portuguese rule. The wide, tree-lined streets, dotted with holly berries, add a sense of tranquility and charm to the scene. The postcard, as a souvenir from a bygone era, invites us to explore the rich history of Inhambane and the profound impact of colonialism on its development. This postcard, a precious piece of history, transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the unique blend of African and European cultures that shaped the colonial landscape of Mozambique in the early 1900s.
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