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Politicians, Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Group photo of politicians (members of the Gold Coast Cabinet), Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa, photographed on 17 July 1956, the date of the legislative election which brought Kwame Nkrumahs Convention Peoples Party to power. Date: 1956
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Media ID 14405331
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Accra Cabinet Capital Election Ghana Ghanaian Legislative Members Patterned Politicians
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of history to your walls with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, features a group photo of politicians from the Gold Coast Cabinet in Accra, Ghana, taken on 17 July 1956. A significant moment in West African history, this timeless photograph is now available as a high-quality poster print, perfect for adding character and conversation to any 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 37cm (23.4" x 14.6")
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 evocative group photograph captures the historic moment in Accra, Ghana, on 17 July 1956, as the Gold Coast Cabinet, the forerunner of Ghana's government, gathered together following the legislative election that brought Kwame Nkrumah's Convention People's Party (CPP) to power. The Gold Coast, located in West Africa, was on the brink of independence from British colonial rule, and the energy and determination of its leaders are palpable in this image. The politicians, dressed in a mix of Western suits and native attire, are shown standing in front of imposing colonial-era buildings, symbolizing the intersection of traditional and modern influences that defined the region during this pivotal period. The vibrant patterns and colors of the native costumes add a striking contrast to the more subdued tones of the European-style clothing and architecture. The legislative election of 1956 marked a turning point in Ghanaian history, as the CPP's victory paved the way for Nkrumah to become the country's first Prime Minister in March 1957. This momentous event was the culmination of years of political activism and struggle for self-determination, and the photograph stands as a testament to the determination and resilience of the Ghanaian people during this transformative era. The rich history and cultural diversity of Ghana are beautifully encapsulated in this image, making it a valuable and intriguing addition to any collection focused on African history, politics, or culture.
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