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Metal Print : 4th Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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4th Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene, 4th Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with merchant stores and bullock-drawn carts. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14410949
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Busy Capital Ceylon Colombo Lanka Merchant Narrow Pedestrians Shopping Pettah
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Step into the vibrant past of Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) with our stunning Metal Print of 4th Cross Street, Pettah. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time with its lively street scene. Merchant stores line the narrow street, their colorful facades contrasting against the backdrop of bullock-drawn carts. The hustle and bustle of daily life in this bustling market area comes alive in this timeless photograph, circa 1910. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic image, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office decor.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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 bustling scene on 4th Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the early 1910s. The British colonial influence is palpable as European-style merchant stores with ornate facades line the narrow, cobblestone street. Native merchants and shopkeepers, dressed in traditional clothing, can be seen engaging with customers and overseeing their wares. The air is thick with activity as pedestrians navigate the crowded streets, while bullock-drawn carts laden with goods make their way through the throngs of people. Pettah, a native district in Colombo, was renowned for its bustling markets and vibrant commercial activity. The area was a melting pot of diverse cultures, with Tamil, Malay, Muslim, and Sinhalese communities coexisting and contributing to the rich tapestry of commerce. The British colonial administration, which ruled Ceylon from 1815 to 1948, played a significant role in shaping the economic landscape of the city, with the development of infrastructure and the establishment of European merchant houses. Despite the colonial influence, the street scene in this photograph retains a distinctly local character. The vibrant colors, the hustle and bustle, and the rich cultural diversity all come together to create a vivid portrait of life in Colombo during the early 20th century. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people of Ceylon, who managed to maintain their unique cultural traditions amidst the larger forces of colonialism and globalization.
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