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Poster Print : General view of Maseru, Basutoland, South Africa
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General view of Maseru, Basutoland, South Africa
General view of Maseru, capital of Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14370174
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Basutoland Capital Climate Colony Lesotho Southern Maseru
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the rich history of Basutoland to your walls with our stunning Maseru Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This beautiful image, captured circa 1906, showcases a general view of Maseru, the capital city of Basutoland (now Lesotho). The photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, with its bustling markets, traditional huts, and colonial architecture. Add this captivating piece to your collection and transport yourself to a time gone by.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" 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 59.4cm x 37.3cm (23.4" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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This photograph offers a general view of Maseru, the capital city of Basutoland, now known as Lesotho, in South Africa, circa 1906. The image showcases the unique character and charm of this southern African settlement during the colonial era. Maseru, nestled at the foot of a hill, is bathed in the warm, dry climate that is typical of the region. The city's buildings, a mix of traditional African structures and British colonial architecture, are scattered across the landscape, creating an intriguing juxtaposition of cultures. The trees, sparse and weathered, stand tall against the clear, blue sky, adding to the arid, hot atmosphere. The hill in the background, with its rocky terrain and barren vegetation, serves as a stark reminder of the challenging conditions faced by the early settlers. The British Empire's influence is evident in the orderly arrangement of the buildings and the presence of European-style structures. The colonial administration had established Maseru as the administrative center of Basutoland, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the city during that time. Despite the challenging conditions, Maseru thrived as a hub of commerce and culture, attracting people from all walks of life. This photograph captures the essence of a moment in history, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past and the rich tapestry of southern African history.
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