Framed Print : Workers on sugar plantation, Trinidad, West Indies
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Workers on sugar plantation, Trinidad, West Indies
Workers on a sugar plantation, cutting and carting sugar cane, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14313322
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Agriculture Cane Caribbean Carting Carts Cutting Fields Indies Labour Manual Plantation Sugar Trinidad Worker
18"x14" Modern Frame
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Workers on Sugar Plantation" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning photograph, taken circa 1910s in Trinidad, West Indies, showcases the daily life of sugar cane workers as they cut and cart the harvested cane. The rich history and cultural significance of this era come alive in this beautifully framed print, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our high-quality Framed Prints from Media Storehouse.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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 daily life of sugar workers on a plantation in Trinidad, West Indies during the 1910s. The image portrays a scene of intense manual labor as men and women toil in the fields, cutting and carting sugar cane. The workers are dressed in simple clothing, protective hats, and sturdy shoes, their faces expressing determination and focus as they work under the tropical sun. The cane is loaded into carts, which are then pulled by hand or by oxen to the processing mills. Sugar production was a major industry in the Caribbean during this era, with Trinidad being one of the leading producers in the region. The labor force was primarily made up of indentured servants and plantation workers, many of whom were brought from India, China, and Africa to work on the plantations. The harsh conditions and long hours made for arduous labor, but the promise of land and a better life for themselves and their families kept them working. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of sugar production in the Caribbean and the lives of the workers who played a crucial role in the industry. It is a poignant reminder of the human effort and sacrifice that went into producing the sweet treat that is enjoyed around the world today.
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