Greetings Card : Yemen - Aden - The Flag Staff Station
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Yemen - Aden - The Flag Staff Station
Yemen - Aden - The Flag Staff Station Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14395910
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of exotic charm to your correspondence with our stunning selection of Yemen Greeting Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image of Aden's Flag Staff Station, captured in the 1930s, these cards transport you to another time and place. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online bring the rich history of Yemen right to your doorstep. Perfect for special occasions or just to brighten someone's day, these cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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 12.5cm x 16.2cm (4.9" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Flag Staff Station in Aden, Yemen during the 1930s, a time when the port city was under British colonial rule. The image showcases the grandeur and authority of the British Empire at its height, with the Union Jack proudly hoisted atop the flagstaff, flanked by two British soldiers in full uniform, standing at attention. The harbor in the background bustles with activity, as ships from various nations dock at the bustling port, a vital link in the global trade network of the era. The desert landscape and traditional Yemeni architecture provide a striking contrast to the modern infrastructure and foreign influence. The Flag Staff Station served as a symbol of British power and control, and this photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era of imperial rule and global connectivity. The 1930s, also known as the 'Golden Age' of travel, was a time when adventurous souls embarked on journeys to far-flung destinations, and this photograph captures the allure and intrigue of such a voyage. The image is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of Yemen and the complex interplay of colonialism, trade, and human interaction that shaped the world during this period.
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