Framed Print : Jamaican Banana Sellers
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Jamaican Banana Sellers
Jamaican Banana Sellers, carrying impressive loads on their heads. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 11549053
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Balanced Balancing Banana Bunch Bunches Carry Grove Indies Jamaica Jamaican Melons Plantation Seller Sellers
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring the vibrant culture of Jamaica into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of Jamaican banana sellers, skillfully balancing impressive loads on their heads, hails from the early 1900s and is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve its authenticity and beauty, adding a rich, historical touch to any space. Transport yourself to a time of colorful markets and tropical charm with this stunning, rights managed piece.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.5cm x 40.6cm (10" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in the rich history of Jamaican banana production, circa 1908. The image features a group of Jamaican women, expertly balancing impressive loads of ripe bananas on their heads as they make their way from the grove to the market. Dressed in traditional West Indian attire, these women embody the strength and resilience of the Jamaican people, who have long been integral to the island's banana industry. Bananas have been a staple crop in Jamaica since the late 19th century, with the first commercial plantations established in the 1870s. The fruit's popularity grew rapidly, and by the early 1900s, Jamaica was the world's leading banana exporter. The women in this photograph are likely part of the workforce that made this achievement possible, carrying bunches of bananas from the groves to be sold at local markets or shipped abroad. Despite the challenges of harvesting and transporting the heavy bunches, these women balanced their loads with remarkable skill, using a technique known as "lancing" to secure the bananas to their heads with a strip of cloth. This method allowed them to keep their hands free to carry other items or care for their children. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the important role that Jamaican women played in the banana industry and the unique traditions that have shaped the island's cultural heritage. It is a reminder of the hard work, determination, and ingenuity that have made Jamaican bananas a beloved fruit around the world.
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