cover image: Indépendance An XIX à Thies

Indépendance An XIX à Thies

[1979]

This bright orange fabric commemorates the 19th year of independence in Senegal, specifically celebrated in the city of Thies. The central emblem displays a black and white portrait of Senegal’s first president, Léopold Sedar Senghor, framed in an intricate red, orange, and gold design with small images of the Senegalese flag. The background of the fabric is decorated with teal and red text and the image of a train. Text: 4 avril 1979; An XIX; Indépendance; Thies. Translation: April 4, 1979; Year 19; Independence; Thies.
commemorative textile fabrics — senegal anniversaries — senegal presidents – senegal independence — senegal senghor, léopold sédar, 1906-2001
Format of Original
Three dimensional object
Published in
Senegal
Series
Images of Commemorative Fabrics from Africa