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Fine Art Print : Preparing irrigation channels at a sugar plantation, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1927
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Preparing irrigation channels at a sugar plantation, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1927
Preparing irrigation channels at a sugar plantation, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1927. Stereoscope Camerascope card detail, from a series titled Peeps into many Lands. Issued with Army Club Cigarettes
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Media ID 14955945
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Channel Conical Digging Dutch East Indies Indonesia Indonesian Irrigation Java Plantation Sugar Industry Sugar Plantation Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Heritage Images collection. This captivating image transports you to a Java sugar plantation in the Dutch East Indies, 1927. Witness the meticulous preparation of irrigation channels, a vital process in the thriving sugar industry of the era. This stunning black and white photograph, originally captured on a Camerascope card for Army Club Cigarettes, is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of colonial agriculture. Adorn your walls with this evocative piece of history and let the story of the past unfold.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 47.5cm (16" x 18.7")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a scene from the sugar plantations of Java, Dutch East Indies in 1927. The image showcases the meticulous preparation of irrigation channels by hardworking women dressed in traditional Indonesian attire. With conical hats shielding them from the sun, these dedicated farm laborers diligently dig through the fertile soil to ensure optimal water distribution for the crops. The photo encapsulates an era when agriculture was at the heart of industry and sustenance in this colonial territory. It offers a glimpse into the lives of those who toiled on these vast plantations, their resilience evident as they work together to support their community and country. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this snapshot from history, transporting us back to a time when manual labor played an essential role in shaping landscapes and economies. This particular print is part of a series titled "Peeps into many Lands" which was issued with Army Club Cigarettes during that period. As we observe this remarkable image, it serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and our interdependence with nature. The intricate network of irrigation channels symbolizes not only agricultural progress but also represents how humanity has harnessed its surroundings for survival throughout centuries.
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