Source of balsam (b / w photo)

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Source of balsam (b / w photo)

6008235 Source of balsam (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source of balsam. Illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

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Abyssinia Arabia Business Commercial Drops Myrrh Resin Source Stem Yellow Balsam Balsamic Myrrha Oily

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This photo print, titled "Source of balsam" takes us back to the 1920s, a time when trade and commerce were flourishing. The image, captured by an English photographer whose identity remains unknown, showcases a historical moment in the business world. The photograph features a close-up view of the source of balsam - a resinous substance derived from the balsamodendron tree found in Arabia and Abyssinia. This valuable commodity was highly sought after for its aromatic properties and medicinal uses. The stem of the tree oozes oily yellow drops of this precious liquid known as myrrh. Intriguingly, this image was originally intended as an illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator published around 1926. It serves as a visual representation of one aspect of trade history during that era. The monochromatic tones enhance the timeless quality of this photograph while evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. Through this lens into history, we are reminded not only of the commercial significance but also cultural connections between different regions across centuries. Now part of a private collection, this striking print is courtesy Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection. Its presence reminds us that even mundane objects like resin can hold immense value within our human story.

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