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Plumbago preparation, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Plumbago (Leadwort) preparation, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14410288
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Baskets Ceylon Huts Labour Labourer Labourers Lanka Manual Plantation Plantations Sieve Sieving Straw Worker Sieves
20x30 inch Poster Print
Bring the rich history of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) into your home with our exquisite Plumbago Preparation poster print. This captivating image, sourced from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to circa 1910. Witness the intricate Plumbago preparation process, a glimpse into the island's colonial past. Each print in our Media Storehouse range is professionally printed on premium quality paper, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the photograph to life. Add this stunning piece to your collection and adorn your walls with a piece of history.
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 Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) around 1910, portrays the intricate process of Plumbago preparation. Plumbago, also known as Leadwort, is a vibrant, blue-flowering plant native to South Africa that was cultivated extensively in the British colonies, including Ceylon, for ornamental purposes. The image showcases a group of men, women, and children engaged in the laborious task of sieving the harvested Plumbago flowers. The workers, dressed in simple clothing, are seated on the ground, meticulously pouring the flower petals into large, woven baskets. The petals are then carefully sifted through bamboo sieves to remove any impurities and ensure the highest quality of the final product. The huts in the background, made of straw and other natural materials, serve as temporary shelters for the laborers. The scene is a testament to the manual labor-intensive nature of the industry during the colonial era, with the British Empire relying heavily on local labor to cultivate and process plants for export. Despite the arduous work, the workers appear focused and determined, their expressions reflecting the pride and dedication they bring to their craft. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and the intricacies of the plantation industry in Ceylon during the early 1900s.
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