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Street scene, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Street scene, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, with May & Co, The Sports House, in the middle distance. Date: circa 1925
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Jacobs Kenya Kenyan Nairobi Pedestrians 1925
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the vibrant heart of Nairobi, Kenya with this captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 1925. Witness the bustling street scene filled with the rich colors and textures of East African life. In the middle distance, the iconic May & Co. The Sports House stands proud, a testament to the city's history. Bring this exotic and intriguing piece of the past into your home or office to inspire wanderlust and ignite conversation.
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 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 photograph captures the bustling street scene in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, circa 1925. In the middle distance, the distinctive red-roofed May & Co. building, also known as The Sports House, stands proudly. The Sports House was a popular social hub and sports club for Europeans living in Nairobi during the 1920s. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the city during this era. To the left, a car with European occupants passes by, while to the right, a group of pedestrians, mostly dressed in European attire, make their way along the dusty road. The presence of cars and European-style buildings, such as the May & Co. building, are a reminder of the significant influence of European colonialism in Kenya at the time. The photograph also showcases the vibrant African community that coexisted alongside the European population. In the foreground, a group of African men and women are seen engaged in various activities, including selling goods and socializing. The blend of European and African cultures is evident in the diverse population and the mix of clothing styles. The photograph provides a fascinating snapshot of Nairobi's rich history and the unique blend of cultures that defined the city during the 1920s. The May & Co. building, with its distinctive red roof and prominent sign, serves as a symbol of the European presence in the city, while the lively street scene highlights the vibrant African community that thrived alongside it.
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