Poster Print : Municipal Swimming Baths, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
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Municipal Swimming Baths, Bulawayo, Rhodesia
Municipal Swimming Baths, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14407188
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Bather Bathers Bathing Boards Bulawayo Colonialism Columns Diving Municipal Rhodesia Southern Swimmer Swimmers Swimming Zimbabwe
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image of Municipal Swimming Baths in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), circa 1930, brings the charm of the past right into your home or office. rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, this beautifully preserved photograph is a perfect addition to any decor, evoking memories of a simpler time. Bring history to life with this stunning piece of art.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Municipal Swimming Baths in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), circa 1930. The image showcases the grandeur and modernity of European architecture during the colonial era in Africa. The imposing white buildings with their elegant columns and wide steps stand proudly against the clear blue sky, reflecting the optimism and progressiveness of the time. The swimming baths were a popular destination for the European community in Bulawayo, providing a much-needed respite from the heat and dust of the Rhodesian bush. The diving boards and swimmers in the foreground add a sense of energy and excitement to the scene, while the calm water invites relaxation and rejuvenation. The baths were a symbol of the colonial power's ability to bring modern amenities and Western culture to its African subjects. However, they also served as a stark reminder of the racial segregation that characterized life in Rhodesia during the 1930s. The baths were exclusively for European use, while African communities were relegated to separate and often inadequate facilities. Despite this, the image remains a captivating snapshot of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the social and architectural history of Bulawayo and Southern Rhodesia during the 1930s.
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