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Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Minsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856. Each card presents an overview of a particular province's culture, history, economy, and geography. The front of the card depicts such distinguishing features as rivers, mountains, major cities, and chief industries. The back of each card contains a map of the province, the provincial seal, information about the population, and the local costume of the inhabitants. National Library of Russia
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Step back in time with this 19th-century print of Minsk Province, as depicted in this unknown artist's souvenir card from the Russian Empire in 1856. The front image showcases the picturesque landscape of Minsk Province, with its rolling farmlands, dense forests, and winding rivers. Major cities such as Minsk and Minskaya Voblasts are highlighted, as are the chief industries of the region, including beekeeping, with the distinctive barrel-shaped hives nestled among the trees. The back of the card reveals a detailed map of the province, the provincial seal, and intricate Russian text providing information on the population and local costume of the inhabitants. The image is part of a set of 82 cards, each representing a province of the Russian Empire, making this a valuable historical artifact and a fascinating glimpse into the past. The card also illustrates the communication networks of the time, with a postal service symbol visible on the bottom left corner, suggesting that this card may have been used as a memento or souvenir for travelers exploring the Russian Empire during the 1850s. This beautiful piece of heritage art is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Belarus and the Russian Empire, and a reminder of the meeting of frontiers that shaped the world as we know it today.
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