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Shipping Rum - British Guiana (Guyana)
Shipping Rum (and sugar cane required in the production of rum) - British Guiana (the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, now the independent nation of Guyana). The economy of British Guiana was completely dominated by sugarcane production until the 1880s. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11552160
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barge Barrel Barrels Cane Colony Crane Crop Export Exporting Guiana Guyana Shipping Sugar Sugarcane Warehouse Rhum
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history of British Guiana to your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece features "Shipping Rum" - a captivating image of the essential ingredient for the production of rum in this former British colony, now known as Guyana. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image adds an intriguing touch to any decor. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors, long-lasting finish, and sleek, modern design. Elevate your space with a piece of history that tells a story. Order your Shipping Rum Metal Print today!
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 61.5cm x 38.9cm (24.2" x 15.3")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of British Guiana's rich maritime history and the crucial role that shipping rum played in the colonial economy during the early 1900s. The image showcases a bustling waterfront scene, where barrels of aged rum are carefully loaded onto a barge using a crane. The barrels, marked with the distinctive crests of various British rum distilleries, are ready for export to far-off destinations. British Guiana, located on the northern coast of South America, was dominated by sugarcane production until the 1880s. The sugarcane fields stretched across the landscape, and the production of sugar and rum were inseparable. The rum was produced as a byproduct of the sugar refining process, making it an essential commodity for the British colony. The rum barrels, filled with the golden elixir, were transported from the distilleries to the warehouses along the waterfront. Here, they were stored until they were ready to be shipped out. The barge in the photograph is likely one of many that plied the waters of the Atlantic, carrying the precious cargo to markets in Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The colonial economy of British Guiana thrived on the export of sugar and rum. The waterfront was a hive of activity, with ships from all corners of the world docking to load up on the sweet, aromatic cargo. The scene in the photograph is a testament to the vital role that shipping rum played in the history of British Guiana, making it an essential part of the colonial trade network and the global rum industry.
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