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Framed Print : Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
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Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
Wa-Toto (Watoto) children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now in Tanzania), during WW1.
circa 1916
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Media ID 14377368
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Huts Salaam Salute Saluting Tanzania Toto
18"x14" Modern Frame
Add a touch of history to your home décor with our Framed Prints from The On Call in Africa Collection at Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1," taken circa 1916, is now available as a beautiful framed print. The Wa-Toto children, also known as the Street Children of Dar es Salaam, are depicted in this photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library. Each print is expertly framed and ready to hang, making it an exquisite addition to any room. Bring a piece of history into your living space and relive the past with this unique and intriguing framed print.
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 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in the history of Wa-Toto children in Dar es Salaam, East Africa, during the tumultuous period of World War I. Circa 1916, the children, dressed in simple clothing and barefoot, are seen saluting in unison, their young faces expressing a mix of curiosity, determination, and resilience. The backdrop of their huts, with thatched roofs and smoky chimneys, adds to the authenticity of the scene. During the early 1900s, Wa-Toto children, also known as the "street children" or "children of the streets," were a common sight in the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam. Many of them were orphans, abandoned or left to fend for themselves, while others were runaways or children of impoverished families. They would often beg, sell trinkets, or work odd jobs to survive. With the outbreak of World War I, the situation for these children became even more precarious. The war disrupted trade and commerce, leading to increased poverty and hardship. Moreover, the British colonial administration, which ruled Tanzania at the time, conscripted thousands of African laborers, including children, to work on the railways and other infrastructure projects to support the war effort. Despite the challenges, the Wa-Toto children continued to persevere, finding ways to survive and even thrive in the midst of adversity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their resilience and the indomitable spirit of children, even in the most difficult of circumstances.
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