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Chernigov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856. Each card presents an overview of a particular province's culture, history, economy, and geography. The front of the card depicts such distinguishing features as rivers, mountains, major cities, and chief industries. The back of each card contains a map of the province, the provincial seal, information about the population, and the local costume of the inhabitants. National Library of Russia
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1850s Beehive Card Communication Eastern Europe Hay Cart Haycart Local Industry Memento National Library Of Russia Province Provincial Russian Empire Russian Text Sightseeing Souvenir Souvenir Card Ukraine Ukrainian Meeting Of Frontiers Postal Service
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Chernigov Province, 1856: A Glimpse into the Past This photograph print, hailing from the mid-19th century, showcases the enchanting beauty and rich heritage of Chernigov Province in Ukraine, as it appeared in 1856. Part of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards, each representing a distinct province of the Russian Empire, this card offers a captivating overview of the province's culture, history, economy, and geography. The front of the card presents a stunning panorama of the province's distinguishing features. Rolling farmlands stretch out as far as the eye can see, dotted with quaint, red-roofed buildings and the occasional smokestack from a local industry. A hay cart laden with bales makes its way along a winding dirt road, while in the distance, the silhouette of a grand, ornate building stands proudly against the skyline. A beehive and a postal service symbol adorn the foreground, symbolizing the province's agricultural prowess and its role in communication and transportation networks. The back of the card reveals a detailed map of the province, the provincial seal, and intriguing information about the population and the local costume of the inhabitants. The Russian text, with its elegant lettering, adds to the card's historical charm. This memento, now preserved in the National Library of Russia, invites us to take a step back in time and explore the meeting of frontiers, the people, and the traditions of Chernigov Province in Eastern Europe during the 1850s. A true treasure for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone interested in the heritage of the Russian Empire and its provinces.
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