Town and architecture in Congo, 1885-1940
Theme:
city life, dwelling/house, buildings, colonial administration
Place of production:
Central Africa
Legend:
This dwelling has all the characteristics of the late 19th century tropical bungalow: a construction raised off the ground that protects the rooms against ‘dangerous’ vapours that come up from the ground, a roof that transports the heated indoor air via a chimney, a veranda, also called a barza in colonial jargon, which enables outdoor living shielded from sun and rain. Curtains, bamboo blinds, etc. often gave this barza an improvised character.
Acquisition related person:
Colonial Office as donor
Date of acquisition:
1941-03-20
Original legend:
Maison démontable en tôles
Inventory number:
AP.0.1.4803