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Poster Print : Street scene, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
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Street scene, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Street scene with the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited, Cotton Department, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1915
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Media ID 14407392
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Coop Cooperative Cotton Department Empty Freetown Leone Operative Pedestrians Quiet Sierra Wholesale Wide
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step into the past with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring this evocative image of a bustling street scene in Freetown, Sierra Leone, circa 1915. The Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited's Cotton Department comes alive in this vibrant photograph, transporting you to the heart of West African commerce during an era of rich history. Bring the charm of this intriguing moment in time into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Each print is carefully crafted using archival-quality materials to ensure lasting beauty and vibrancy. Experience the power of visual storytelling and elevate your space with this captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a tranquil moment in the bustling streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, circa 1915. The image showcases a wide, empty street lined with impressive colonial-style buildings, their grand facades standing proud against the clear blue sky. At the heart of the scene, the prominent sign of the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited's Cotton Department catches the eye. Pedestrians dressed in traditional African attire, their faces shielded from the sun by wide-brimmed hats, stroll along the road, adding a sense of scale and life to the otherwise quiet scene. The absence of vehicles and the stillness of the people create an almost surreal atmosphere, as if the scene has been paused in time. The Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited was a British-owned cooperative that operated in various parts of the British Empire, including Sierra Leone. The Cotton Department was likely one of the many branches established to support the local cotton industry, which was a significant economic contributor during this period. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of Freetown during the 1910s and the role that the Co-Operative Wholesale Society Limited played in the community. The image is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of Sierra Leone and West Africa as a whole.
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