Greetings Card : Country road with signpost for Garoet, West Java, Indonesia
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Country road with signpost for Garoet, West Java, Indonesia
Country road with a signpost for Garoet (Garut), 24 kilometers away, West Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Date: circa 1920
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Media ID 14418487
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Dirt Huts Indies Indonesia Indonesian Jakarta Java Kilometers Palm Signpost Tropical Unmade Walk Garut
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Transport yourself to the enchanting landscapes of Indonesia with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating card features a charming country road scene from Garoet, West Java, circa 1920. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a quaint signpost pointing the way to Garoet, 24 kilometers away. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to a loved one or friend, this beautifully detailed card is a must-have for any collection. Let the allure of Indonesia's rich history and natural beauty be the backdrop to your heartfelt sentiments.
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
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in West Java, Indonesia during the 1920s. The image depicts a country road leading away from the viewer, flanked by lush tropical trees and dotted with traditional huts. The road is unmade and dusty, with a few people and animals making their way along it, suggesting a sense of community and daily life in this rural area. At the end of the road, a signpost stands proudly, indicating that the town of Garoet, now known as Garut, is just 24 kilometers away. Garoet was a significant town in the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era, known for its agricultural production, particularly coffee and tea. The town was also an important stop on the transport network, connecting the interior of Java with the coast and the rest of the world. Despite the proximity of Garoet, the image conveys a sense of isolation and self-sufficiency. The people in the photograph seem to be going about their daily business, oblivious to the passing of time or the wider world beyond the confines of their community. The palm trees and other vegetation surrounding the road suggest a tropical climate, further emphasizing the exotic and distant location of this scene. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life of rural Java during the 1920s. It also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and historical heritage of Indonesia, which continues to be an important and vibrant part of the global community today.
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