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Trading with Indians
Native American Indians trading goods on the platform of a train station for a bottle of liquor from a gentlman in a straw boater, U.S.A. Date: early 1930s
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Boater Bottle Coach Goods Indians Liquor Platform Prohibition Pullman Straw Trading
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite 'Trading with Indians' photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a poignant moment from the early 1930s in the United States. Witness the intriguing exchange between Native American Indians and a gentleman in a straw boater at a train station, as they trade goods for a bottle of liquor. Add this timeless piece to your home or office décor and bring history into your space. Experience the rich history and culture of the past with our high-quality, museum-grade photographic prints.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the scene of a Native American trading session on the platform of an American train station during the early 1930s. The image presents a stark contrast of cultures as Native Americans, dressed in traditional red clothing and adorned with intricate beadwork, engage in a trade with a well-dressed gentleman wearing a straw boater and carrying a brown bottle. The train, identified by the "Pullman" logo on the side, looms in the background, symbolizing the encroachment of modernity and the industrial age on indigenous communities. The era of Prohibition, which began in 1919 and lasted until 1933, is reflected in the gentleman's clandestine exchange of a bottle of liquor for goods. The Native Americans, who had long relied on trading as a means of survival, continued to barter their wares despite the challenges posed by the changing economic landscape. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the resilience and adaptability of Native American communities in the face of external pressures. The image also underscores the complex and multifaceted nature of trade relationships, which transcended cultural and geographical boundaries.
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