Poster Print : Phosphate Mine
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Phosphate Mine
Workers pushing railway wagons full of phosphate at a mine in Sfax, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: 1930s
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Chemicals Mine Muslim Phosphate Pushing Sfax Tunisia Tunisian Wagons
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Transport yourself back in time with our stunning Phosphate Mine poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the hardworking men of Sfax, Tunisia, pushing railway wagons full of phosphate in the 1930s. With its rich history and intriguing narrative, this evocative print is sure to add character and depth to any space. Order yours today and bring the past into your present."
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Phosphate Mine in Sfax, Tunisia during the 1930s. Located in North Africa, Tunisia's Phosphate industry was a significant contributor to the country's economy, and this image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of the Muslim workers who played a crucial role in its operation. The photograph shows a group of African men in traditional clothing, pushing railway wagons filled with phosphate through the dusty mine. The men, dressed in long, flowing robes and head coverings, are focused on their task, their faces expressing determination and resolve. In the background, the vast expanse of the mine stretches out, its raw, untamed beauty on full display. Phosphate, a valuable mineral used in the production of fertilizers and chemicals, was extracted from the ground using a labor-intensive process. The workers, many of whom were local residents, would manually dig up the phosphate-rich rock and load it onto the railway wagons for transport to processing plants. Despite the harsh conditions and demanding labor, the workers appeared proud of their contribution to the industry. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human element behind the production of essential chemicals and fertilizers, and the important role that workers played in the economic development of Tunisia during the 1930s.
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