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Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b / w photo)
7148613 Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892 (b/w photo) by Belgian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the mail at a Scheutist mission, Belgian Congo, 1892. Illustration from Les Merveilles du Congo Belge (c1930).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24757494
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Air Mail Cathoic Colonialist Colonisation Colonist Colonists Colonizer Congo Congolese Mail Mission Missionaries Missionary Post Postage Read Roman Catholicism Belgians Belgium Belgian Benelux Countries Catholic Religion Central Africa Imam Photography Art Stone Church
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures a significant moment in history - the arrival of mail at a Scheutist mission in the Belgian Congo, 1892. The image, taken by an anonymous Belgian photographer from the 19th century, showcases the bustling activity surrounding this event. Intriguingly, this particular photograph is part of a private collection and was featured in "Les Merveilles du Congo Belge" (c1930), highlighting its historical significance. The scene depicts African individuals eagerly awaiting the delivery of letters and packages, showcasing their connection to the wider world beyond their remote location. This snapshot offers insights into life during early twentieth-century Africa. It reflects Belgium's colonial presence in Central Africa and sheds light on themes such as communication, religion, and cultural exchange. Notably present are Catholic priests alongside other religious figures like imams, emphasizing both Christian and Islamic influences within this colonial context. The image also serves as a reminder of European colonization's impact on indigenous populations across Africa. It symbolizes how colonizers brought not only infrastructure but also new forms of communication that connected these distant regions with Europe. Overall, this print provides viewers with a glimpse into an important chapter in history where cultures collided amidst colonialism's complex dynamics.
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