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Cotton bales on a river boat, 1800s
Steam-driven boat loaded with bales of cotton, 1800s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5879401
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a captivating image of a steam-driven river boat laden with bales of cotton from the 1800s. This intriguing hand-colored woodcut, sourced from North Wind Picture Archives, transports you to an era of industry and innovation. Add this historical piece to your home or office décor and let the story of the past unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to the 1800s, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of American trade and commerce. The scene showcases a steam-driven river boat heavily laden with bales of cotton, symbolizing the significance of agriculture in this era. As we delve deeper into the image, we can almost hear the rhythmic churning of the boat's powerful engine and envision the hardworking laborers who dedicated themselves to loading and unloading these precious cargo. The setting is reminiscent of a busy dock along one of America's great rivers, perhaps Mississippi or Tennessee. This snapshot from history transports us to an era when cotton plantations thrived in states like Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Carolina. It also serves as a reminder that African Americans played an integral role in both cultivating this valuable crop and ensuring its transportation across vast distances. As we admire this vintage artwork, it becomes evident how pivotal steam power was for revolutionizing transportation during this time period. The steam ship depicted here represents progress and innovation while highlighting America's growing industrial prowess. In essence, this evocative print encapsulates not only our nation's rich heritage but also pays homage to those who labored tirelessly within agribusinesses throughout North America during the late 19th century.
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