Photographe - Durst - Lot 44 photos anciennes couleurs - Années 1950 - Madagascar, colonies - Diapositive

Lot of 44 slides 6x6 Durst Diave — Madagascar (Tananarive, Place Colbert, Ambohitsorohitra Palace) — 1950s

Fine set of 44 vintage slides in medium format 6x6 cm, mounted under a plastic cover of Italian brand Durst, model Diave. Created in the 1950s (circa 1950-1955), these historical and family photographs document life in the former French colony in Madagascar, especially in Tananarive (Antananarivo). You can find iconic views such as Colbert Square and the Ambohitsorohitra Palace, market scenes with buses and a corrugated-hood Citroën 2CV, classic cars including a Peugeot 203 registered in Temporary Transit, a twin-engine Douglas aircraft on the tarmac, outdoor portraits and orchards.

Inventory recap of the lot:

- Views of Tananarive, Colbert Square and the Ambohitsorohitra Palace
- Local market scenes with 2CV and period buses
- Twin-engine airliner (Douglas-type DC-3) on the airstrip
- Classic cars (Peugeot 203 with TT registration, etc.) and street scenes
- Family portraits, 1950s fashion, children in a stroller and gardens
- Agricultural sequences, harvests and orchards

Technical information:

- Locations: Madagascar, Tananarive (Antananarivo)
- Era: 1950s (circa 1950-1955)
- Theme: French colony, daily life, architecture, period vehicles
- Slide brand: Durst Bolzano (Italy), model Diave
- Format: 6x6 cm
- Quantity: 44 slides
- Some slides blurred or with cracked glass for parts/restoration (See photos at the end)
- Secured packaging and fast shipping.