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Poster depicting Colombo, Ceylon
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting dock workers loading and unloading cargo at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Cargo Ceylon Colombo Colonialism Conditions Dock Goods Lanka Loading Marketing Turbans Unloading
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the rich history and culture of Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with our captivating jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This beautiful puzzle features an iconic image from the Empire Marketing Board, showcasing dock workers in action against the backdrop of the bustling Colombo port. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this vintage poster, transporting you to a time when global trade was at its peak. Piece together history, one puzzle at a time.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative poster, produced by the Empire Marketing Board in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the bustling port of Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), during the height of British colonial rule. The image captures the raw energy and intensity of the dockworkers as they load and unload cargo from ships, with crates and barrels stacked high and spilling out onto the dock. The workers, dressed in turbans and loose clothing, toil under the watchful gaze of their supervisors, their faces etched with determination and focus. The poster's design is both dynamic and historical, with the bold use of color and graphic lines drawing the viewer's eye to the action at the heart of the image. The ships in the background, their sails billowing in the wind, suggest the vast and complex network of trade and transport that connected Asia to the rest of the world during this period. Despite the impressive scale of the operation, the conditions in which the workers labored were often harsh and demanding. Long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions were common, making the strength and resilience of the dockworkers all the more remarkable. This poster serves as a powerful reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical record, and the complex and often fraught relationships between colonial powers and the peoples they ruled.
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