Greetings Card : Cotton on the quayside, Galveston, Texas, USA
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Cotton on the quayside, Galveston, Texas, USA
Bales of cotton on the quayside, Galveston, Texas, USA. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14407450
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of nostalgia to your special moments with our exquisite Media Storehouse Greetings Cards featuring the captivating image of "Cotton on the Quayside, Galveston, Texas, USA" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This timeless photograph, taken circa 1910, showcases the beauty and rich history of cotton production in Texas. Each card is expertly printed on high-quality paper and comes with a thoughtful message inside, making it an ideal gift for any occasion. Impress your loved ones with this unique and authentic representation of history, sure to evoke warm feelings and create cherished memories.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph taken circa 1910, the quayside of Galveston, Texas, USA, comes alive with the sight of bountiful bales of cotton. The scene exudes the essence of America's rich agricultural heritage and the bustling activity of a thriving port city. The tall, imposing chimney in the background speaks to the industry and progress that defined the era, while the rail tracks and trucks nearby suggest the efficient transportation of goods from the countryside to the harbor and beyond. The bales, neatly stacked and secured with twine, await the next leg of their journey, their pristine white surfaces a testament to the labor-intensive process of cotton harvesting. The quayside, teeming with activity, is a microcosm of the interconnectedness of America's rural and urban landscapes during the 1910s. The cotton, once picked and processed, is now ready to be shipped to textile mills and factories across the country and the world, contributing to the burgeoning textile industry and fueling economic growth. The photograph captures a moment in time when Galveston, as a major port city, played a crucial role in the global cotton trade. The bales, with their simple yet powerful presence, serve as a reminder of the vital role that agriculture and transportation played in shaping the American story. This image, with its timeless beauty and historical significance, invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the enduring legacy of America's agricultural and industrial heritage.
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