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Fine Art Print : Moloo Brothers & Co, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
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Moloo Brothers & Co, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
The general store of Moloo Brothers & Co, stamp dealers and money changers, goldsmiths, jewellers, tailors and outfitters, Acacia Avenue, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Date: circa 1930s
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Acacia Avenue Brothers Carpet Carpets Changers Chest Chests Colonialism Dealers Dormer Goldsmiths Jewellers Money Outfitters Rugs Salaam Skin Skins Stamp Store Tailors Tanganyika Tanzania Windows
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the vibrant past of Tanganyika with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Moloo Brothers & Co. storefront in Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the bustling Acacia Avenue marketplace and the diverse range of goods and services offered by the Moloo Brothers. From stamp dealing and money changing to goldsmithing, jeweling, tailoring, and outfitting, this general store was a hub of activity in the heart of the city. Transport yourself back in time with this stunning, rights-managed print and add a touch of history and culture to your home or office decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene outside the general store of Moloo Brothers & Co, located on Acacia Avenue in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika (now Tanzania), during the 1930s. The store, which functioned as stamp dealers and money changers, goldsmiths, jewellers, tailors, and outfitters, attracted a diverse crowd of customers from the local community and European settlers. The image showcases the unique blend of African and colonial influences that characterized life in Dar-es-Salaam during this period. The store's facade, with its dormer windows and ornate detailing, reflects the European architectural style prevalent in the city during colonial times. At the same time, the display of furs, skins, carpets, and rugs on the pavement outside the store highlights the importance of traditional African trade in the region. The Moloo Brothers' store was a hub of activity, where customers could buy stamps, exchange currency, have gold and jewelry appraised, get tailored clothing, and purchase various other goods. The store's diverse offerings catered to the needs of the multicultural population of Dar-es-Salaam, reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of trade during the colonial era in East Africa. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the vibrant street life of Dar-es-Salaam during this time, with people milling about, engaging in conversation, and conducting business deals on the sidewalk. The image captures a moment in history that speaks to the rich cultural and commercial exchange that took place in this part of Africa during the 1930s.
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