Lot of 15 stereo photos - 1930s - Tunisia & International Colonial Exhibition Paris 1931 - Plaque - Glass
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Lot of 15 original 6×13 cm stereoscopic glass plates showing Tunisia and the 1931 Paris International Colonial Exposition, dating from 1930–1940, France, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, made of glass, with 15 modern 10×15 cm prints included and digital files offered.
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Set of 15 stereoscopic plates 6x13 cm — Tunisia & International Colonial Exhibition of 1931
Fine set of 15 original stereoscopic views on glass plates in the 6x13 cm format, capturing Tunisia and the International Colonial Exhibition of 1931 in Paris.
The lot includes major structures from the Exposition at Bois de Vincennes, notably the Palais de l'Afrique Occidentale Française (AOF) inspired by the Djenné Mosque as well as the Pavilion of Algeria with its minaret and its large dome.
North Africa side features the medina of Bizerte, its vaulted streets and minarets, a Renault FT light tank transported on a trailer in the desert, steam liners tied up at the quay, as well as scenes of oases and troglodyte dwellings.
Inventory of the lot:
View of the Palais de l'Afrique Occidentale Française (AOF) at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
View of the Pavilion of Algeria at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
Vaulted streets, minaret and street scenes in the medina of Bizerte.
Military convoy with Renault FT light tank on trailer in the desert.
Steam liners berthed at the quay with crowds of passengers.
Gathering of notables, local cavalry and daily life in the oases.
Your purchase includes:
– The 15 original glass plates from the period.
– 15 prints on modern paper sized 10 × 15 cm. Impressions printed on glossy photo paper, not vintage.
– 15 digital files included.
The files used for the prints are sent via messaging.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
La Boutique Du Tirage is a boutique specializing in vintage photos.
This is an important collection of photographs on glass plates, available for sale.
Translated by Google TranslateSet of 15 stereoscopic plates 6x13 cm — Tunisia & International Colonial Exhibition of 1931
Fine set of 15 original stereoscopic views on glass plates in the 6x13 cm format, capturing Tunisia and the International Colonial Exhibition of 1931 in Paris.
The lot includes major structures from the Exposition at Bois de Vincennes, notably the Palais de l'Afrique Occidentale Française (AOF) inspired by the Djenné Mosque as well as the Pavilion of Algeria with its minaret and its large dome.
North Africa side features the medina of Bizerte, its vaulted streets and minarets, a Renault FT light tank transported on a trailer in the desert, steam liners tied up at the quay, as well as scenes of oases and troglodyte dwellings.
Inventory of the lot:
View of the Palais de l'Afrique Occidentale Française (AOF) at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
View of the Pavilion of Algeria at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.
Vaulted streets, minaret and street scenes in the medina of Bizerte.
Military convoy with Renault FT light tank on trailer in the desert.
Steam liners berthed at the quay with crowds of passengers.
Gathering of notables, local cavalry and daily life in the oases.
Your purchase includes:
– The 15 original glass plates from the period.
– 15 prints on modern paper sized 10 × 15 cm. Impressions printed on glossy photo paper, not vintage.
– 15 digital files included.
The files used for the prints are sent via messaging.
Secure packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
La Boutique Du Tirage is a boutique specializing in vintage photos.
This is an important collection of photographs on glass plates, available for sale.
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Era
1900-2000
Title
Lot of 15 stereo photos - 1930s - Tunisia & International Colonial Exhibition Paris 1931
Country of origin
France
Material
Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
13 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
1930-1940
Qualification
Original/official
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