Greetings Card : Mother and Baby - Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Mother and Baby - Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Mother and Baby - Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14409396
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Fronds Leone Oct16 Palm Protectorate Sierra
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of cultural beauty to your greetings with our Mother and Baby card from the Media Storehouse collection. This heartwarming image captures the bond between a mother and her baby in a traditional West African village setting, circa 1930s. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past and makes for a thoughtful and unique card for any occasion. Express your love and care with this timeless and evocative design.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.7cm x 12.5cm (6.2" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 tender moment between a mother and her newborn baby in a rural village in Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1930s. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily life of an African community during the British Protectorate era. The mother, dressed in traditional attire, cradles her baby gently in her arms, her expression filled with love and protection. The baby, swaddled in cloth and wrapped in palm fronds, gazes up at her mother with innocent curiosity. Surrounding them is the simple yet charming setting of their humble abode, a thatched-roof hut with palm fronds adorning the walls. The scene is further enhanced by the lush greenery and the vibrant colors of the palm fronds, adding a sense of warmth and tranquility to the image. The village in the background, with its collection of huts and palm trees, completes the idyllic picture of rural African life. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the universal bond between mother and child, transcending time and place. It offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of people in a far-off land, providing a window into a world that may seem distant and unfamiliar to us today. The image is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of love and connection.
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