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Barbados - Native Crockery Sellers. Date: circa 1904
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Media ID 24769915
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Antilles Caribbean Ceramic Ceramics Commonwealth Crockery Independent Indies Kettle Kettles Lesser Nation Overseas Pots Pottery Sellers Selling Territory Trays
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the vibrant and colorful world of Barbados with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the captivating image of "Native Crockery Sellers" dated circa 1904, this card brings the rich history and culture of Barbados right to your doorstep. With a beautiful and intricate design showcasing the native sellers proudly displaying their wares, this card is the perfect way to add a touch of tropical charm to any occasion. Rights managed by Mary Evans Prints Online.
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.
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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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled 'Barbados - Native Crockery Sellers. Date: circa 1904,' offers a glimpse into the daily life of Barbados during the early 1900s. The image portrays a group of native women selling their handcrafted crockery wares on the side of the road. Dressed in traditional attire, the women proudly display their pots, kettles, and trays, inviting potential customers to browse their offerings. Barbados, a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean, was part of the Lesser Antilles and the wider West Indies. At this time, the island was under British rule and was not yet an independent nation. The women in this photograph are likely of Indian descent, a significant population group in Barbados, who had been brought to the island as indentured laborers during the 19th century. The crockery being sold in this photograph is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Barbados. The pots and kettles, made of locally sourced clay and fired in traditional kilns, were a common sight in Barbados and other Caribbean islands. These ceramics were used for cooking and serving food, and their distinctive designs and bright colors reflected the unique artistic traditions of the region. The women in this photograph are not only selling their wares but are also engaging with their customers, creating a vibrant and lively market scene. The boys in the background add to the bustling atmosphere, adding a sense of energy and excitement to the image. This photograph is a valuable historical record of the daily life and economic activities of the people of Barbados during the early 1900s. It offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the island and the important role that traditional crafts played in the lives of its people.
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