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Poster Print : Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Central America - Drying Henequen
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Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Central America - Drying Henequen
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Central America - Drying Henequen. After extraction from the plant, henequen is processed as a textile in various forms to obtain a range of products for domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial use, as binder twine for crops such as hay, rope, rugs etc. Similar to sisal. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 18074668
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Agave Agricultural Commercial Dried Dries Drying Extraction Mexican Mexico Peninsula Processed Racks Resource Resources Shredded Textile Yucatan Mass Production
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich culture and natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico with our stunning poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the traditional process of drying Henequen, or sisal, in Central America. Add this vibrant and intriguing poster to your home or office decor, and transport yourself to the heart of Mexico's history and textile industry. Rights Managed.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 39.8cm (24.2" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the natural beauty and industrial process of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico during the 1910s. The image showcases a vast expanse of drying Henequen, also known as sisal, plants, which thrive in the region's fertile soil and tropical climate. Henequen, a type of agave plant (Agave fourcroydes), is native to the Yucatan Peninsula and has been an essential resource for the local economy for centuries. After the extraction of the fibers from the plant, they are meticulously processed to obtain a range of textile products. In this photograph, we see the fibers being dried on racks, carefully shredded, and prepared for further processing. The drying process is crucial to ensure the fibers retain their strength and durability, making them ideal for various uses in domestic, agricultural, and industrial applications. The mass production of Henequen textiles was a significant industry in the Yucatan Peninsula during this era. The natural resource provided employment opportunities for local communities and contributed significantly to Mexico's economy. The image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region and the importance of sustainable natural resources in shaping the local economy and way of life.
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