Postcard : Rua Conselheiro Enes - Beira - Mozambique
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Rua Conselheiro Enes - Beira - Mozambique
Rua Conselheiro Enes - Beira - Mozambique. As a writer, politician and later as High Commissioner in Mozambique, Antonio Enes (1848-1901) was an energetic defender of Portugals colonial possessions in Africa in the face of twin threats from an expansionist and aggressive British Empire and native uprisings. Beira was originally developed by the Portuguese Mozambique Company in the 19th century, and directly developed by the Portuguese colonial government from 1947 until Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal in 1975. Date: circa 1920s
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Beira Carts Colonists Mozambique Portuguese Rickshaws Territory Tracks
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15cm x 9.9cm (5.9" x 3.9")
Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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
Rua Conselheiro Enes, Beira, Mozambique: A Snapshot of Colonial Life in the 1920s This evocative photograph captures the essence of Beira, Mozambique, during the colonial era. The bustling street scene on Rua Conselheiro Enes, named after the prominent Portuguese politician and High Commissioner in Mozambique, Antonio Enes (1848-1901), showcases the diverse mix of people and transportation modes that characterized life in this port city. Antonio Enes was a writer, politician, and later, High Commissioner in Mozambique. He was a passionate defender of Portugal's colonial possessions in Africa, facing challenges from an expansionist and aggressive British Empire and native uprisings. Beira, originally developed by the Portuguese Mozambique Company in the late 19th century, was directly governed by the Portuguese colonial administration from 1947 until Mozambique gained its independence in 1975. In this photograph, we see a vibrant street filled with carts pulled by oxen and rickshaws, the preferred mode of transportation for the European colonists. The tracks in the foreground hint at the presence of a train line, an essential infrastructure development for the Portuguese colonial administration to transport goods and people throughout their African territories. The African residents of Beira are dressed in colorful attire, some carrying goods on their heads or in baskets, while others are engaged in conversation or going about their daily tasks. The presence of European colonists, evident by their clothing and the rickshaws they ride, underscores the complex and multifaceted nature of colonial life in Mozambique during the early 20th century. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the rich history and cultural diversity of Beira and Mozambique during the colonial era.
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