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Home on a raft of logs - East Prussian Canal
Home on a raft of logs - East Prussian Canal. Date: circa 1920s
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18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Home on a Raft of Logs - East Prussian Canal (circa 1920s): A captivating image of a simple yet resilient way of life along the East Prussian Canal. In this photograph, a small hut rests atop a raft made of logs, skillfully balanced and secured for a journey along the waterway. The image transports us back in time to an era when transportation relied heavily on the natural resources of the land and the ingenuity of the people. The East Prussian Canal, also known as the Preussisch-Ostpreußischer Kanal, was a vital waterway that connected the Vistula Lagoon with the Pregel River in East Prussia, now Poland and Russia. This canal system facilitated the movement of timber, lumber, and other cargoes from the forests of East Prussia to markets in the west. The boatman, likely a local resident, expertly navigates the raft through the canal, demonstrating the importance of waterways in the transportation of goods and the daily life of communities in this region. The temporary home on the raft serves as a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of those who lived and worked along the canal. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of transportation and the role it played in shaping the communities and economies of the past. The image also highlights the connection between the natural environment and human ingenuity, as people harnessed the power of waterways to move goods and build homes.
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