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Aden, Yemen - The Main Street
Aden, Yemen - The Main Street. This card bears the message: " Looks alright on this card but.... its rotten". Date: 1921
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Media ID 14397059
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1921 Aden Jul16 Main Yemen Yemeni
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history of Aden, Yemen with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the evocative image "Aden, Yemen - The Main Street" from Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle transports you back in time to 1921. With a message that reads "Looks alright on this card but....its rotten," this puzzle adds an element of mystery and intrigue, making it a unique and engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Aden as you piece together this beautiful and intricate puzzle.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Aden, Yemen - The Main Street (June 1921) This vintage photograph captures the bustling main street of Aden, Yemen, in the early 1920s. The black-and-white image presents a lively scene of horse-drawn carts and pedestrians navigating the narrow, cobblestone road. The street is lined with shops and buildings, their facades adorned with intricate Arabic calligraphy and ornate architectural details. Despite the picturesque appearance, the message on the back of the card, "Looks alright on this card but.... its rotten," hints at a hidden truth. The optimistic front belies the hardships and challenges faced by the people of Aden during this time. Aden, then a British protectorate, was a major port city and a melting pot of various cultures. The city was a hub for trade, with goods from India, Africa, and the Middle East passing through its bustling markets. However, the region was also plagued by political instability, poverty, and disease. The 1920s were a period of transition for Aden, as the British colonial administration sought to modernize the city and expand its infrastructure. This included the construction of new roads, schools, and hospitals. However, these developments did not always bring about positive change, and many Yemenis continued to live in poverty and struggle for basic necessities. This photograph serves as a reminder of the complexities of Aden's history and the contrast between its outward appearance and the realities faced by its people. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen in history, yet carrying the weight of the past and the promise of the future.
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