Greetings Card : River scene with boats, Rangoon, Burma
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River scene with boats, Rangoon, Burma
River scene with boats, steamers and floating dock, Rangoon, Burma. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 14386306
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Burma Burmese Dock Floating Myanmar Oars Rangoon Steamer Steamers
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Transport yourself to the enchanting waters of Rangoon, Burma with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring a captivating river scene filled with traditional boats, steamers, and a floating dock, this evocative image takes you on a journey back in time to circa 1905. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message, our high-quality greeting cards, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, are sure to leave a lasting impression.
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 bustling activity on the shores of Rangoon, Burma's largest city, circa 1905. The mighty Eastern Waters of the Irrawaddy River flow gently, reflecting the warm hues of the setting sun. The scene is a vibrant tableau of life along the waterfront, with a multitude of boats and steamers docked or moored, ready to transport people and goods up and down the river. In the foreground, a group of local oarsmen, dressed in traditional Burmese attire, are preparing to set off, their boats tethered to a floating dock. The oarsmen, with their strong, muscular bodies, embody the physical strength and determination required to navigate the river's currents. The steamers, with their tall smokestacks and ornate decorations, exude an air of elegance and sophistication, a testament to the colonial influence that permeated Burma during this era. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Burma, a country located in Southeast Asia that has long been a melting pot of influences from India, China, and the West. The Irrawaddy River, a vital artery of transportation and commerce, played a crucial role in connecting Rangoon to the rest of the country and the world beyond. This photograph is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in time that has long since passed.
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