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Fine Art Print : Young woman tapping a rubber tree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Young woman tapping a rubber tree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Young woman tapping a rubber tree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14410290
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Bark Ceylon Extraction Lanka Liquid Pots Process Rubber Tapping Trunk Worker
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a young woman tapping a rubber tree. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to circa 1910. The rights-managed print showcases the traditional rubber-tapping process, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Perfect for adding an authentic, vintage touch to your home or office decor. Bring history to life with our Fine Art Prints collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 33.8cm x 53.3cm (13.3" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 evocative photograph captures the essence of the rubber industry in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the early 1910s, a time when the British Empire held significant influence over the island nation. The image shows a young woman, dressed in traditional Indian attire, skillfully tapping the bark of a rubber tree. Rubber trees, with their distinctive trunks and large, glossy leaves, can be seen in the background. Rubber tapping was a labor-intensive process that required a great deal of patience and dexterity. Women and girls were often employed for this task due to their smaller stature and nimble fingers. Using a small wooden tapper, they would make incisions in the tree bark to allow the sap to flow into collecting pots. The sap was then harvested daily and heated to produce latex, which was used to make various products, including rubber bands, tires, and gloves. The rubber industry in Ceylon was a significant contributor to the British Empire's economy during the colonial era. The demand for rubber, driven by the burgeoning automobile industry, led to large-scale plantations and the exploitation of local labor. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the women who played a crucial role in the rubber production process, providing a window into the past and the rich history of Ceylon's industrial heritage.
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