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Tea plantation workers, Sri Lanka
Tea plantation workers, Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Date: circa 1920s
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the rich history of tea production with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring Tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) from the 1920s. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a bygone era in the tea industry. The black-and-white photograph transports you to the lush plantations of Sri Lanka, where the hardworking men and women once toiled to bring the world's favorite beverage to life. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and let the story of tea unfold before your eyes.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 daily life of tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) during the 1920s. The image shows a group of men and women, dressed in simple clothing, carrying heavy baskets filled with freshly plucked tea leaves on their backs. The workers move with a sense of purpose and determination, their faces reflecting the hard labor and dedication required to cultivate and harvest the precious crop. Tea plantations have been a significant part of Sri Lanka's history and economy since the late 19th century, with the industry's boom beginning in the early 1900s. The labor force was primarily made up of native workers, who were brought in from the surrounding villages or recruited from other parts of India. The working conditions were often harsh, with long hours, low wages, and minimal benefits. Despite the challenges, the workers are shown here with a sense of pride and community. The trees in the background, laden with tea leaves, stretch out as far as the eye can see, a testament to the vast expanse of the plantation. The men and women work together, their baskets woven from local materials, a reminder of the manual labor and traditional methods that were once the backbone of the tea industry in Sri Lanka. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the tea industry was a major economic force in Sri Lanka, and the workers played a crucial role in its success. It is a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the production of one of the world's most beloved beverages.
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