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Maldive Islanders; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Maldive Islanders; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875. [Men of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean], From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
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Bare Feet Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Company Ltd Cassell Petter Galpin Co Cassell Petter Galpin Company Feet Foot Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Indigenous People Island Publisher Tarboosh Turban Turbans Barefoot Head Dress Maldives
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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 print titled "Maldive Islanders; Four Months in Ceylon, 1875" takes us back to the enchanting world of the Maldives in the 19th century. The image showcases a group of indigenous men from this idyllic Indian Ocean island nation, captured by an unknown photographer during their visit to Ceylon. Dressed in traditional attire, these proud Maldivian men stand barefoot on sandy ground, their bodies adorned with robes and coats that reflect their cultural heritage. Each man wears a distinctive headgear - some donning turbans while others sport fezzes or tarbooshes. Their clothing exudes elegance and speaks volumes about their occupation and social status within the community. The photograph captures not only the physical appearance but also offers a glimpse into the lives of these islanders. It transports us to a time when simplicity prevailed, where locals relied on nature's bounty for sustenance and lived harmoniously with their surroundings. Preserved through time, this image is part of H. W. Bates' Illustrated Travels collection published by Cassell Petter Galpin Company in London during the late 19th century. Its historical significance lies not only in its portrayal of Maldive Islanders but also as a testament to early travel documentation. As we gaze upon this intriguing snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of our shared human history and how photography continues to connect us across generations.
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