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Typical village scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Typical village scene with ox-drawn cart, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14410353
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Ceylon Drawn Driver Driving Huts Lane Lanka Narrow Oxen Typical
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Transport yourself to the enchanting landscapes of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring a captivating image of a typical village scene from the 1930s, this card showcases an ox-drawn cart winding its way through lush greenery and quaint thatched-roof houses. Perfect for sending a touch of nostalgia or exotic charm, this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online adds a personal touch to any message. Order now and let the beauty of Ceylon bring joy to your loved ones.
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 1930s, a time when the British Empire still held sway over the island nation. The narrow lane, lined with traditional huts, leads to the center of the village where a man skillfully navigates his ox-drawn cart through the bustling scene. The oxen, harnessed and ready to work, stand patiently as their driver engages with the crowd of villagers gathered around. The people of the village, dressed in traditional Indian attire, go about their daily business, oblivious to the camera's intrusion. The simple huts, made of woven palm fronds and mud, offer a glimpse into the modest living conditions of the rural population. The cart, a common mode of transportation in the absence of motorized vehicles, is a testament to the village's reliance on traditional methods for survival. This photograph transports us back in time, offering a window into a bygone era of colonial Ceylon and the simple, yet resilient, village life that thrived within it.
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