Greetings Card : Pioneer settlers ploughing under guard
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Pioneer settlers ploughing under guard
Pioneer settlers ploughing under guard. Date: early 19th century
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Felled Guard Pioneer Pioneers Plough Ploughing Plow Settler Settlers Trunk
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our beautifully curated selection of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design features a historic image of pioneer settlers ploughing the land, under the watchful gaze of their guards, taken from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online. Each card is a piece of history, perfect for those who appreciate the charm of the past. Send a touch of nostalgia with our Pioneer Settlers greeting cards, available in various styles for every occasion.
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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in American history as pioneer settlers toil the land in the early 19th century. The scene takes place in the western frontier of the United States, where the vast expanse of wilderness was being transformed into productive farmland. The settlers, dressed in simple clothing and wearing fur hats, are deeply concentrated as they plow the soil, their determined expressions reflecting the immense challenges they faced in taming the untamed wilderness. A sense of unease permeates the scene, however, as a guard stands watch over the settlers with a rifle at the ready. The reason for the guard's presence is not clear, but it may have been to protect the settlers from potential threats, such as Native American tribes or wild animals. The felled tree trunk in the foreground serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of frontier life. The settlers would have had to clear the land of trees and other obstacles before they could begin plowing, a laborious and time-consuming process. Despite the difficulties, the pioneer spirit was strong, and these intrepid settlers persevered, driven by the promise of a better life and the opportunity to build a new home in the American West. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the social scenes of early American history and the sacrifices made by those who dared to venture into the unknown.
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