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German East Africa - a Mango Tree full of fruit
circa 1910s
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Media ID 20613985
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Colonia Colony Deutsch Foreign Grove Mango Tanzania Tanzanian Afrika
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of historical German East Africa into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug. Featuring an enchanting image of a Mango Tree full of ripe fruit from the Mary Evans Picture Library, this mug takes you on a journey back in time to the 1910s. Each sip from this high-quality mug is an invitation to reminisce about the past while enjoying your favorite beverage. Perfect for travel enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of bygone eras, this unique mug makes a thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to your own collection. Embrace the richness of history with every use.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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A Mango Tree Laden with Fruit in German East Africa, circa 1910s: A Postcard View into the Colonial Past This evocative postcard image captures the lush beauty of a mango tree in full fruit, nestled within the verdant groves of German East Africa, now known as Tanzania. The photograph, taken in the early 1900s during the height of German colonial rule, offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The mango tree, with its broad, spreading canopy and heavy branches, stands tall against a backdrop of vibrant green foliage. The ripe, golden fruits dangle enticingly from the branches, their luscious sweetness a tantalizing promise of the tropical paradise that lay before the German colonizers. The postcard bears the inscription "Deutsch Ost Afrika" (German East Africa) and "Farican" (Far East Africa), reflecting the European perspective of the time that viewed the African continent as a collection of territories to be explored, claimed, and exploited. The image of the mango tree, with its abundant fruit, speaks to the allure of the land and its resources, which drew thousands of German settlers to the region. The postcard also bears the image of a small European village, with thatched-roof huts and a church, nestled at the foot of the tree. This settlement represents the European presence in the region, and the attempt to impose order and control over the land and its people. Despite the colonial context, the image of the mango tree remains a powerful symbol of the natural beauty and abundance of German East Africa. The tree's fruit, ripe and ready for the picking, stands as a reminder of the richness and diversity of the African continent, and the enduring allure of the tropical paradise that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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