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Women Hard Labor Convicts at Work, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Women Hard Labor Convicts at Work, 1890.
The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons, and inhabitants. Sakhalin Island was used by imperial Russia as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals and political prisoners. The collection depicts public life and institutions in the town of Aleksandrovsk Post, convicts working under harsh conditions or in chains, and political prisoners. The photographs also show the daily life both of the Nivkh people, indigenous to the northern part of the island, and the Russian settler population
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Step back in time with our exclusive range of historical greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Women Hard Labor Convicts at Work, 1890," is a rare photograph taken by Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov on Sakhalin Island. Depicting women convicts in hard labor, these photographs offer unique insights into the island's settlements and prisons during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Send this thought-provoking card to inspire reflection and appreciation for history's untold stories. Each card comes with a blank interior for your personal message. Order now and add a touch of history to your correspondence.
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Women Hard Labor Convicts at Work
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is an evocative photograph taken by Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov in 1890 on Sakhalin Island, Russia. This image offers a haunting glimpse into the lives of women convicts during the late 19th century, a time when Sakhalin Island served as a penal colony and place of exile for criminals and political prisoners. The photograph was taken in the town of Aleksandrovsk Post, which was a significant settlement during the Russian Empire's expansion into Siberia and the Far East. The image captures a group of women convicts, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination, as they toil under harsh conditions. The women are shown working in a field, their bodies bent over, their clothing worn and tattered. Some of them are in chains, their hands bound, while others carry large sacks or tools. The photograph is in black and white, adding to the somber and timeless quality of the image. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships and struggles faced by those who were sent to Sakhalin Island as punishment. It also provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of the Nivkh people, the indigenous population of the northern part of the island, and the Russian settler population. The image is an important historical document, offering insights into the social, political, and cultural history of Russia during the late 19th century. Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov was a prolific photographer who documented life on Sakhalin Island during this period. His photographs provide valuable insights into the lives of the people who lived and worked on the island, and offer a unique perspective on the history of Russia's expansion into Siberia and the Far East. This photograph, in particular, is a powerful reminder of the human cost of punishment and exile, and the resilience and determination of those who endured such hardships.
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