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Theme
trade/industry, city life, city, buildings
Place of production
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Kinshasa > Kinshasa
Legend
The "Royale" paper shop in Kinshasa is a reminder of the major role the Portuguese, but also Greeks and Italians played in colonial retail trade. They were often situated in modest commercial establishments at the edge of the European quarter. The delicately designed architecture and the location of this commercial establishment in the heart of the commercial centre of the colonial capital, underlines the prominent position of Portuguese company Nogueira & co in colonial society.
Acquisition related person
Colonial Office, as donor
Date of acquisition
1941-02-20
Original legend
Magasin Nogueira et Cie.
Inventory number
AP.0.1.2504
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