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Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa
Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa Date: 1923
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Media ID 18074296
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Binder Crop Drying Export Fibre Main Manufacturing Material Materials Plantation Premier Region Regional Rope Sisal Tanganyika Tanzania Tanzanian Twine 1923
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of Tanzania's past with this stunning fine art print, "Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa." Captured in 1923, this evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to the heart of a sisal plantation, where the sun-kissed fibers are spread out to dry. This exquisite piece of photography is part of the Media Storehouse range of fine art prints, offering a unique and captivating addition to any home or office space. Rights managed through Mary Evans, this print is not only a beautiful work of art but also a testament to the enduring allure of Africa's past.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 essence of the Tanzanian plantation scene in the 1920s, with workers carefully tending to the drying sisal fibers. The image, titled "Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa," dates back to 1923. Sisal, a type of agave plant, was a major crop in Tanzania during this period, and its fibers were used to manufacture ropes, binders, and twine, making it a valuable export commodity. The photograph shows a group of African workers, dressed in traditional clothing, spread out on the plantation, meticulously arranging the sisal leaves to ensure even drying. The fibers are spread out in long rows, interspersed with the tall, green sisal plants. In the background, the vast expanse of the plantation stretches out, with the sun setting over the landscape, casting long shadows and bathing the scene in a warm, golden light. The workers in this photograph are likely from the local Tanzanian community, and their labor was essential to the production of sisal fiber. The process of harvesting and processing the fibers was labor-intensive, requiring great care and attention to detail. The fibers were first harvested by hand, then sun-dried and processed to extract the usable fibers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the people who worked on the sisal plantations of Tanzania during the 1920s. It is a reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of Tanzania and the important role that sisal played in the region's economy during this period.
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