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Photo Mug : Zanzibar City - Zanzibar - Tanzania - East Africa. Date: circa 1920s
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Zanzibar City - Zanzibar - Tanzania - East Africa. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 23428434
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Tanzania Texaco Vehicles Wagons
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring the exotic charm of Zanzibar City, Tanzania, East Africa, into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug. Featuring a captivating image of this historic port city from the circa 1920s, this mug showcases the rich cultural heritage of Zanzibar. Perfect for tea or coffee, this high-quality mug is a unique and thoughtful gift for any travel enthusiast or history buff. With a durable design and vibrant print, this mug is sure to brighten up your mornings and transport you to the beautiful shores of Zanzibar.
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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This evocative photograph captures the bustling streets of Zanzibar City, Tanzania, in the 1920s. The image transports us back in time to an era of exploration and discovery in East Africa. The city, with its unique blend of Arab, Persian, Indian, European, and African influences, is seen here teeming with activity. The wide, sandy streets are filled with a diverse array of vehicles, including Model T Ford station wagons and other cars, which were relatively new additions to the transportation scene at the time. These vehicles, a symbol of modernity and progress, contrast sharply with the traditional dhows and sailboats moored along the shoreline. The imposing Texaco sign in the foreground adds an intriguing element to the scene, reminding us of the global connections that linked Zanzibar to the wider world. The city had long been a major trading hub, and the arrival of these motorized vehicles represented the latest chapter in its rich and complex history. Despite the signs of modernization, traditional life continues in the background, with women in colorful kangas and men in jikos (traditional robes) going about their daily business. The vibrant markets, mosques, and stone houses add to the sense of a living, breathing city that has managed to preserve its rich cultural heritage while embracing the changes of the modern world. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, inviting us to explore the history and diversity of Zanzibar City and the people who call it home.
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