Poster Print : Vryburg Hotel, Vryburg, Basutoland, South Africa
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Vryburg Hotel, Vryburg, Basutoland, South Africa
Vryburg Hotel, Market Street, Vryburg (former Stellaland capital), Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14370160
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Basutoland Capital Colony Fence Hotels Lesotho Southern Trellis
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Vryburg Hotel poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic Vryburg Hotel located on Market Street in Vryburg, South Africa. Once the capital of Stellaland and now part of Lesotho, this photograph takes us back to the 1910s, offering a glimpse into the rich history of this beautiful region. Ideal for adding character to your living space, this rights-managed print is a stunning addition to any room and a great conversation starter. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our Vryburg Hotel poster print.
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 38.5cm (23.4" x 15.2")
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 tranquil scene of the Vryburg Hotel, located on Market Street in Vryburg, Basutoland (now Lesotho), South Africa, during the 1910s. Vryburg served as the capital of Stellaland, a short-lived Boer republic that existed between 1885 and 1895, before being annexed by the British. The Vryburg Hotel, with its grandiose design and red-roofed buildings, stands proudly amidst the lush vegetation, including tall trees that provide a cooling shade. The trellis fence and trees lining the street add to the colonial charm of the scene. The British Empire's influence is evident in the architecture of the hotel, which reflects the European design sensibilities of the time. The peaceful atmosphere of the photograph belies the complex history of the region. The area was a contested territory between various European powers and local African kingdoms, and the establishment of the British colony brought about significant social and political changes. Despite this, the photograph presents a snapshot of a moment in time, where the daily routines of the community come together in the bustling market street. The Vryburg Hotel, with its inviting facade and welcoming atmosphere, would have been a popular destination for travelers and visitors passing through the region during the early 20th century. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when colonialism shaped the landscape of Southern Africa.
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