Poster Print : West Indies sugar mill
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West Indies sugar mill
Interior view of a sugar mill in the West Indies. Date: 19th century
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18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the rich history of the West Indies into your home or office with our stunning, high-quality poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases an interior view of a 19th-century sugar mill, a testament to the region's storied past in the global sugar trade. Our poster prints are available in various sizes to accommodate any space and are sure to add character and depth to your decor. Order now and transport yourself to an era of industrial innovation and colonial exploration."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
Step into the heart of the West Indies sugar mill in this 19th-century photograph. The interior view showcases the intricate machinery that played a pivotal role in the processing of raw sugarcane into the sweet treat we all know and love. The image transports us back in time, where the rhythmic clanging of gears and the hiss of steam filled the air. The massive machinery, powered by water or steam, dominated the space, with workers deftly maneuvering around them. Native laborers, dressed in simple loincloths, can be seen operating the machinery, their faces etched with determination and focus. The sugar mill was the epicenter of the sugar industry, a vital economic force in the West Indies during the 19th century. The process began with the harvesting of ripe sugarcane, which was then transported to the mill for processing. The cane was crushed between heavy rollers to extract the sweet juice, which was then filtered and boiled to produce raw sugar. The milling process was a labor-intensive one, with workers toiling long hours under the scorching sun. Despite the arduous conditions, the workers remained dedicated to their craft, driven by the promise of wages and the importance of their role in the production of a staple food item. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of sugar production in the West Indies, a time when the industry was at the height of its power and influence. It serves as a reminder of the human effort and ingenuity that went into transforming a simple plant into a global commodity.
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