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Framed 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
18"x14" Modern Frame
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite framed print, "Young woman tapping a rubber tree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)" from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, dating back to circa 1910, brings the rich history of rubber cultivation in Sri Lanka to your home or office. Featuring a young woman in traditional attire skillfully tapping a rubber tree, this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a stunning addition to any decor. Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of Ceylon with this beautiful and authentic 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" 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.
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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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