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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
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of Aden, Yemen with our captivating poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic image "Aden, Yemen - The Main Street" taken in 1921, this poster brings the past to life with its intriguing scene of a bustling Middle Eastern marketplace. With a vintage feel and a thought-provoking message, this print is sure to add character and depth to any room. Curated from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed image is a must-have for history enthusiasts and world travelers alike. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office today with our high-quality poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 30.3cm (7.7" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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.
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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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