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Framed Print : Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
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Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927. The book was an account of the first successful journey by motor vehicle from Cape Town to Cairo, accomplished by Stella Court Treatt and her husband, Major Chaplin Court Treatt, in 1924-1926. Heavy rains and mud meant the approximately 400 mile section of the journey between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls took four months to complete
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13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Transported back in time with our vintage Framed Print of 'Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia, c1924-c1925' by Thomas A Glover. This captivating image, originally published in Stella Court Treatt's 'Cape to Cairo' (George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927), captures the spirit of adventure and the harsh realities of early 20th-century travel. Each Framed Print from Media Storehouse is meticulously crafted using premium materials to preserve the rich detail and authenticity of the original artwork. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photo print, titled "Stuck in a bog, Bulawayo to Dett, Southern Rhodesia" captures the arduous journey undertaken by Stella Court Treatt and her husband Major Chaplin Court Treatt in 1924-1926. The image is part of the book "Cape to Cairo" written by Stella Court Treatt herself. The photograph showcases an extraordinary moment during their groundbreaking expedition from Cape Town to Cairo. It depicts a group of determined men struggling with their vehicle stuck deep in mud on the treacherous road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. This particular section of their journey took an astonishing four months due to heavy rains and unforgiving terrain. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when travel was not for the faint-hearted but rather for those who possessed unwavering determination and courage. The image encapsulates the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized early 20th-century expeditions into uncharted territories. Through this photograph, artist Thomas A Glover masterfully conveys both the physical challenges faced by these intrepid travelers as well as the metaphorical struggles they encountered along their path. It serves as a testament to human resilience against nature's obstacles. This remarkable print offers us a glimpse into history, reminding us of the hardships endured by pioneers like Stella Court Treatt and Major Chaplin Court Treatt who paved the way for future generations' adventures across Africa's vast landscapes.
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