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Premium Framed Print : Grodno Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Grodno Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Grodno Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856. Each card presents an overview of a particular province's culture, history, economy, and geography. The front of the card depicts such distinguishing features as rivers, mountains, major cities, and chief industries. The back of each card contains a map of the province, the provincial seal, information about the population, and the local costume of the inhabitants. National Library of Russia
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Media ID 35127461
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1850s Beehive Beekeeping Belarus Belarusian Card Communication Crops Eastern Europe Local Industry Memento National Library Of Russia Province Provincial Russian Empire Russian Text Sightseeing Souvenir Souvenir Card Meeting Of Frontiers Postal Service
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This 19th century postcard, hailing from the Grodno Province in 1856, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural, historical, and geographical tapestry of this region as it was then part of the Russian Empire. The front of the card showcases the province's diverse landscape, featuring rolling farmland, dense forests, and winding rivers. The image includes the major cities of Grodno (Hrodna) and Bialystok, as well as the distinctive beehive-shaped houses that were a hallmark of local beekeeping industries. The reverse side of the card reveals a detailed map of the province, the provincial seal, and intricate lettering with information about the population and the local costume of the inhabitants. The Grodno Province, located in Eastern Europe, was a meeting point of frontiers, with influences from Poland, Lithuania, and Russia. The region was known for its agricultural prowess, with crops such as wheat, rye, and potatoes being cultivated extensively. The card serves as a memento of the province's heritage, showcasing its artistic and historical significance. The postal service played a crucial role in the communication and dissemination of such images, making this souvenir card an essential tool for sightseeing and travel during the 19th century. Despite the unknown creator, this card remains a testament to the enduring allure of the Grodno Province and the broader European landscape of the time.
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