Poster Print : Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
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Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Date: circa 1918
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Media ID 14227531
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
Colonialism Dome Domes Health Salaam Tanganyika Tanzania
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our breathtaking vintage poster print of Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, circa 1918. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a bygone era in East Africa's history. The government hospital stands proudly against a backdrop of lush greenery, showcasing the region's rich natural beauty. Add an authentic touch to your home or office decor with this striking, rights managed poster print from Media Storehouse. Perfect for history enthusiasts, travel lovers, or anyone seeking to add a unique touch to their space.
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 37.5cm (23.4" x 14.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Government Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, around the year 1918. Dar-es-Salaam, meaning 'Haven of Peace' in Arabic, was the capital city of Tanganyika, a British protectorate in East Africa. The hospital, a symbol of colonial administration and progress, stands proudly in the background. The large, imposing building, with its grand dome and domes, exudes an air of authority and sophistication. The meticulously tended garden surrounding the hospital adds to its charm, creating a tranquil and healing environment. The hospital was a testament to the British colonial government's commitment to providing medical care and improving the health and wellbeing of the local population. The 1910s were a period of intense colonial activity in Tanganyika, with the British expanding their influence and control over the region. The construction of the Government Hospital was a significant investment in the infrastructure of the colony, demonstrating the British government's commitment to the welfare of its subjects. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the history of colonial Tanzania and the role of hospitals in shaping the healthcare landscape of the region. Today, the hospital continues to serve the people of Dar-es-Salaam, providing essential medical services and care to the community.
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