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Takoradi Harbour
British Empire Marketing Board poster depicting a view of Takoradi Harbour in Ghana, West Africa, showing the industrial harbour and a number of workers carrying goods towards waiting merchant ships
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Media ID 4451577
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Colonies Ghana Goods Merchant Places Trading Worker
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history of the British Empire to your home or office with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This particular piece showcases the iconic view of Takoradi Harbour from a British Empire Marketing Board poster. Witness the hustle and bustle of Ghana's industrial hub as workers transport goods towards waiting merchant ships. With high-quality canvas materials and vibrant color reproduction, our prints make for a captivating conversation starter. Order yours today and relive the essence of a bygone era."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 34.5cm (20" x 13.6")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Takoradi Harbour, Ghana, West Africa: A Vibrant Scene of Trade and Industry in the British Colonies This photograph, taken in the heart of Takoradi Harbour in Ghana, West Africa, offers a glimpse into the bustling economic activity that characterized the British colonies during the early 20th century. The image, published by the British Empire Marketing Board, showcases the industrial harbour and the dedicated workforce that facilitated the exchange of goods between Africa and the rest of the world. The harbour, with its sprawling docks and merchant ships anchored in the distance, served as a vital link between the African continent and the global market. The workers, dressed in traditional attire, are seen carrying goods with determination and purpose towards the waiting vessels. Their labor played a crucial role in the trading of raw materials, such as cocoa, timber, and rubber, from the colonies to the industrialized nations of Europe and beyond. The historical significance of this photograph extends beyond the economic realm, as it also provides a window into the rich cultural heritage of the African continent. The diverse landscape, with its lush greenery and the meeting of land and sea, underscores the unique beauty and allure of West Africa. As we admire this view, we are reminded of the intricate web of connections that bound the British colonies to the global economy and the pivotal role that Takoradi Harbour played in shaping the course of history. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of colonial trade and the indomitable spirit of the African workforce that made it possible.
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