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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
18"x14" Modern Frame
Discover the rich history and culture of Aden, Yemen with our stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Aden, Yemen - The Main Street," dates back to 1921 and is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. The black and white photograph depicts a bustling main street filled with people and activity. However, the message on the card reads, "Looks alright on this card but.... its rotten," adding an intriguing layer of mystery to this vintage find. Bring this unique piece of history into your home and start a conversation with our Framed Print of Aden, Yemen - The Main Street.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.3cm x 40.6cm (10.4" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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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