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Poster Print : Zanzibar City - Zanzibar - Tanzania - East Africa. Date: circa 1920s
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Zanzibar City - Zanzibar - Tanzania - East Africa. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 23428434
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Tanzania Texaco Vehicles Wagons
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite vintage poster print of Zanzibar City, circa 1920s. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the enchanting beauty of Zanzibar, Tanzania, in East Africa during an era of rich history. Add a touch of nostalgia to your home or office decor with this authentic, rights-managed reproduction. Let the allure of Zanzibar's bustling streets and colorful architecture tell a story that spans generations.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 18.5cm (11.9" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling streets of Zanzibar City, Tanzania, in the 1920s. The image transports us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery in East Africa. The city, with its unique blend of Arab, Persian, Indian, European, and African influences, is seen here teeming with activity. The wide, sandy streets are filled with a diverse array of vehicles, including Model T Ford station wagons and other cars, which were relatively new additions to the transportation scene at the time. These vehicles, a symbol of modernity and progress, contrast sharply with the traditional dhows and sailboats moored along the shoreline. The imposing Texaco sign in the foreground adds an intriguing element to the scene, reminding us of the global connections that linked Zanzibar to the wider world. The city had long been a major trading hub, and the arrival of these motorized vehicles represented the latest chapter in its rich and complex history. Despite the signs of modernization, traditional life continues in the background, with women in colorful kangas and men in jikos (traditional robes) going about their daily business. The vibrant markets, mosques, and stone houses add to the sense of a living, breathing city that has managed to preserve its rich cultural heritage while embracing the changes of the modern world. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, inviting us to explore the history and diversity of Zanzibar City and the people who call it home.
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