Greetings Card : Communist China - shipbuilding yard
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Communist China - shipbuilding yard
Communist China - a shipbuilding yard with two ships ready for launching, decorated with red and yellow bunting. This was seen as a new era for China during the Cultural Revolution.
circa late 1960s
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Media ID 14396144
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Booklet Bunting Communism Communist Crane Cultural Dock Docks Gear Launching Lifting Peoples Propaganda Quay Quayside Revolution Shipbuilding Vessels Yard
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our captivating selection from the Communist China range at Media Storehouse. This vintage greeting card features an iconic image from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, showcasing a bustling shipbuilding yard in China from the late 1960s. Two ships, proudly adorned with red and yellow bunting, are ready for launching, symbolizing a new era during the Cultural Revolution. Transport your recipient to a time of historical significance with this unique and thoughtful greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of Communist China during the late 1960s, as the country entered a new era following the tumultuous Cultural Revolution. The image shows a bustling shipbuilding yard, with two ships ready for launching proudly decorated with red and yellow bunting. The vibrant flags, symbolic of the People's Republic of China, flutter in the wind against the backdrop of the quay and cranes, lifting gear poised to launch the vessels onto the water. The scene exudes a sense of state pride and progress, reflecting the Communist Party's commitment to modernizing China's infrastructure and transport sectors. The ships, emblematic of China's maritime power, are poised to set sail on the open sea, carrying the hopes and aspirations of the Chinese people into the future. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the transformative period in Chinese history, marked by political upheaval, social change, and economic development. The ships, with their sleek lines and imposing presence, serve as a testament to China's resilience and determination to overcome adversity and build a better future for its people. This image was likely featured in a propaganda booklet or state publication, intended to inspire and rally support for the Communist cause. It is a poignant snapshot of a time when China was redefining itself on the global stage, and embarking on a journey towards becoming a major economic and political power.
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