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This document is a Souvenir Programme (Gedenkprogram) for the Van Riebeeck Festival, held in South Africa in 1952.
The festival was a massive national event marking the 300th anniversary (tercentenary) of Jan van Riebeeck’s landing at the Cape on April 6, 1652. This specific programme is a piece of "Africana" memorabilia from that era.
1. Identification
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Front Cover: Features a reproduction of the famous 1938 oil painting by John Henry Amshewitz titled "The Arrival of Jan van Riebeeck at the Cape, 1652."
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Back Cover: Shows an architectural sketch of the "Poort na Afrika" (Gateway to Africa), a proposed national monument and modern development for the Cape Town Foreshore at the time.
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Historical Context: The 1952 festival was used by the government of the day to promote a specific vision of South African history and unity. It involved "mail coaches" traveling across the country and a massive fair in Cape Town.
Estimated Value: R150 - R350
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