Metal Print : Cotton Picking
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cotton Picking
Picking cotton in the southern United States
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Media ID 578670
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1875 Cotton Manufacturing Picking Southern Textiles
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history of the American South into your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Cotton Picking" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of rural life in the southern United States during the cotton harvest. The high-quality metal print process ensures vibrant colors and exceptional detail, making this a beautiful and durable addition to any wall. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating piece of Americana.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" 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 image captures the essence of cotton picking in the southern United States during the late 19th century. The photograph, taken around 1875, offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of agricultural laborers during the height of the cotton industry in the pre-industrial era. Cotton was a staple crop in the southern states, and its cultivation and processing were central to the region's economy. In this scene, we see a group of African American laborers carefully picking cotton under the watchful eye of a white overseer. The sun-soaked fields stretch out in the background, dotted with bales of cotton waiting to be transported to textile mills for processing. The labor-intensive process of picking cotton was a backbreaking and time-consuming task, requiring great attention to detail to ensure that only the ripest bolls were harvested. The workers in this photograph are shown using long-handled cotton hooks to pluck the cotton from the plants, their faces etched with concentration and determination. Despite the harsh conditions and long hours, cotton picking was a vital source of income for many African American families in the southern United States. The proceeds from cotton sales provided the economic foundation for the region's textile industry and helped fuel the country's industrialization. This historical photograph offers a powerful reminder of the rich and complex history of manufacturing and agriculture in the southern United States during the late 1800s. It is a poignant testament to the resilience and determination of the people who labored in the fields to bring this essential crop to market, and to the role that cotton played in shaping the economic and social fabric of the region.
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