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House building, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
House building, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1912
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Media ID 14405202
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Circular Freetown Homes Huts Leone Natives Primitive Roof Scaffolding Sierra Straw
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.2cm (15.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 scene of a house building site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1912. The image presents a glimpse into the daily life of the African community during this period, as men and women work together to construct round, circular huts using local materials. The huts, with their thatched roofs made of straw and grass, are a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people. The use of scaffolding made from branches and vines demonstrates the community's reliance on their natural surroundings and their ability to adapt to their environment. The image also reveals the collaborative nature of the building process, with men and women working side by side to bring the structure to life. The women, dressed in colorful clothing, can be seen carrying heavy loads of building materials on their heads, while the men use tools to shape and construct the hut. Despite the primitive conditions, there is a sense of pride and determination in the faces of the people as they work. The round, circular design of the huts is a common architectural feature in many African communities and reflects the cultural traditions and values of the people. This photograph offers a rare and authentic glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the people of Freetown, Sierra Leone, during the early 1900s. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of African communities and their ability to build homes and communities despite the challenges they faced.
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