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Framed Print of Somali attack on an East African mission station, 1895. Creator: George Meisenbach
Somali attack on an East African mission station, 1895. From a Sketch by Captain F. S. Dugmore, late of the 64th Regiment. At a place named Kulessa, on the Tana river, in British East Africa, the Somali natives, on Oct. 26, attacked the unfinished church of the American and Swedish missionaries. The five defenders, commanded by Captain Dugmore, after an engagement lasting an hour, drove off the assailants with the loss of thirty killed and wounded. This was effected by firing from the roof, whence the movements of the enemy in breast-high grass and scrub could be watched and thwarted. The Somali commander was shot by Captain Dugmore at 600 yards distance, with a Männlicher carbine. This gallant defence saved the lives of a large number of helpless refugees sheltered by the missionaries. The assailants numbered about 1500, and were, until the loss of their leader, very ably handled...There was not a single British official, or Government-employed native, soldier, or policeman, on the whole length of the Tana...Yet this region is British, one bank of the river belonging to the English Protectorate of Witu, and the other to the Imperial British East Africa Company. It was the third hostile raiding incursion of the Somalis during last year'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49284544
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
