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Poster depicting a cocoa estate in Trinidad
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting a cocoa estate in Trinidad
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Media ID 4434603
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Baskets Caribbean Cocoa Colonialism Conditions Estate Idealised Indies Marketing Romanticised Trinidad
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the rich history of the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating piece showcases a vintage poster from Mary Evans Prints Online, originally produced for the Empire Marketing Board. The image transports you to a lush cocoa estate in Trinidad, where the warm sun kisses the verdant landscape. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful wall decor; they're a window into history. Each print is meticulously crafted with advanced printing techniques on aluminum sheets, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional durability. Preserve the essence of this fascinating era in your home or office with our stunning Metal Print of the Cocoa Estate in Trinidad.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 poster, produced by the Empire Marketing Board in the 1930s, transports us back in time to a romanticized vision of a cocoa estate in the Caribbean, specifically in Trinidad. The image is rich in historical and colonial undertones, with the sun setting over the lush, verdant landscape, casting long shadows over the rows of cocoa trees. The idealized scene is populated by figures of laborers, depicted in traditional attire, carrying baskets of ripe cocoa pods on their heads, as they make their way towards the estate's central building. The poster, with its warm, earthy tones and intricate details, was part of a larger marketing campaign aimed at promoting trade between the British colonies and the United Kingdom. The Empire Marketing Board, established in 1926, was tasked with creating a sense of unity and shared identity among the various territories of the British Empire. This poster, and others like it, were designed to showcase the beauty and productivity of the colonies, while also emphasizing the importance of the labor force in maintaining the success of the agricultural industry. Despite the idyllic and picturesque portrayal, it is important to remember that the conditions of labor on cocoa estates in the Caribbean during this period were often harsh and demanding. Long hours, low wages, and difficult working conditions were common, with laborers facing the added challenges of extreme weather and the threat of diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. This poster, with its intriguing blend of history, colonialism, and romance, invites us to reflect on the complex and multifaceted relationship between the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and the global cocoa trade. It serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural exchange that has shaped the world we live in today.
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