Home > Animals > Mammals > Cricetidae > Eastern Harvest Mouse
Poltava Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Poltava Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Poltava 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
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 35128073
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
1850s Beehive Beekeeping Card Cattle Communication Crop Crops Eastern Europe Eastern European Farm Animal Farm Animals Harvest Harvesting Livestock Local Industry Memento National Library Of Russia Province Provincial Russian Empire Russian Text Sightseeing Souvenir Souvenir Card Ukraine Ukrainian Meeting Of Frontiers Postal Service Pultowa
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Farm
> Cattle
> Related Images
> Animals
> Farm
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Bovidae
> Cattle
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> Eastern Harvest Mouse
> Europe
> Ukraine
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the 1850s with this image of Poltava Province, a beautiful region in Eastern Europe that was once part of the Russian Empire. The front of this souvenir card showcases the province's rich tapestry of agriculture and rural life. A serene landscape unfolds before us, with rolling hills dotted with quaint farmhouses, bustling marketplaces, and hardworking farmers tending to their crops and livestock. In the foreground, a group of locals clad in traditional Ukrainian garb gather around a beehive, a nod to the province's thriving beekeeping industry. The back of the card reveals a detailed map of Poltava Province, along with its provincial seal and intricate Russian text. The population of the region is listed, as well as the local costume of its inhabitants. This card is one of 82 in a set, each dedicated to a different province of the Russian Empire during this time. Poltava Province was known for its fertile soil and abundant natural resources, making agriculture a major industry. The region was also well-connected to other parts of the empire through its advanced postal service and communication networks. The meeting of frontiers between Eastern Europe and Russia left a unique cultural heritage that is still celebrated today. This vintage postcard is a memento of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the history, economy, and geography of Poltava Province during the 19th century. It is a testament to the enduring beauty and richness of Eastern European heritage and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our historical and cultural past.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
