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Fine Art Print : Cotton Harvest, Savannah
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Cotton Harvest, Savannah
Harvesting cotton at Savannah, Georgia [from a photograph]
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Media ID 581283
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1879 Cotton Georgia Harvest Harvesting Manufacturing Savannah Textiles
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the captivating image "Harvesting cotton at Savannah, Georgia" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you to a simpler time, with cotton fields stretching as far as the eye can see under the golden sun. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring the image to life in your home or office. Add a touch of history and charm to your space with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the cotton harvest in Savannah, Georgia, in 1879. The image presents a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of the American South and the textile industry. A group of laborers, likely African American farmers or sharecroppers, are seen working diligently in the fields, picking and bundling cotton bolls. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the landscape, highlighting the lush greenery of the cotton plants and the vibrant red of the ripe fruits. The scene is a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to cultivate and harvest this valuable crop. At the time, cotton was the primary cash crop in the South, and the industry was a major contributor to the region's economy. The bales of cotton, neatly stacked in the background, represent the fruits of their labor, ready to be transported to textile mills for processing. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the historical significance of Savannah as a major port city. The city's strategic location on the Atlantic Ocean made it an important hub for the export of cotton and other agricultural products from the South to markets in Europe and beyond. This image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual connection to the rich history of manufacturing, industry, and agriculture in Georgia and the United States as a whole. The cotton harvest in Savannah in 1879 was not just an event of local significance, but a critical moment in the development of the American economy and the textile industry.
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