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Banana palms
Empire Marketing Board 1927-1933 poster, Banana Palms Date: 1927-1933
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© Mary Evans / The National Archives, London. England
1933 Adverts Agriculture Banana Bananas Growing Marketing Palms Plantation Plantations 1927
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This photograph showcases the lush and exotic beauty of banana palms, taken from an Empire Marketing Board poster dating back to the 1920s-1930s. The image transports us back in time to the British colonial era, where banana cultivation was a significant aspect of agriculture and industry. The poster, produced by the Empire Marketing Board between 1927 and 1933, highlights the allure and appeal of bananas as a desirable tropical commodity. The photograph itself is a stunning example of the art deco aesthetic that dominated visual culture during this period. The banana palms in the image are depicted in all their splendor, with their tall, graceful trunks and large, fan-like leaves. The fruit bunches hang heavy with ripe bananas, ready to be harvested. The palm trees are set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, adding to the sense of tropical paradise. The Empire Marketing Board was established in 1926 to promote the export of British produce and raw materials to the Empire's dominions. Posters like this one were used to advertise the abundance and quality of British agricultural products, including bananas, to consumers both in the UK and abroad. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of banana cultivation and the role it played in the economic and cultural ties between the UK and its colonies during the 20th century. It also serves as a reminder of the visual aesthetics and artistic styles that defined the era.
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