Photo Mug : Trinidad Postman
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Trinidad Postman
A postman in the (then) British colony of Trinidad is offered a pineapple by a grateful recipient of mail
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Colony Grateful Mail Offered Pine Apple Postmen Recipient Trinidad
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and thoughtful gift that allows you to carry your favorite memories with you every day. This mug features the captivating image "Trinidad Postman" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. In this charming photograph, a postman in the (then) British colony of Trinidad is warmly greeted by a grateful recipient with a fresh pineapple. Adding a personal touch, this mug lets you share the story of this delightful moment with each sip. Embrace the joy of nostalgia and make your morning brew or hot cocoa even more special. Give the gift of a personalized, functional work of art with the Media Storehouse Photo Mug.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Grateful Recipient of Mail Offers a Pineapple to a Postman in Trinidad, Circa 1900 This evocative photograph, captured in the late 19th or early 20th century, presents a heartwarming moment in the history of mail delivery in the British colony of Trinidad. The image showcases a postman, dressed in his uniform and holding a satchel filled with letters and parcels, as he is offered a ripe pineapple by a smiling recipient. The backdrop of the scene is the lush, tropical landscape of Trinidad, with its vibrant greenery and warm, inviting climate. The British colonial flag flies proudly in the background, symbolizing the connection to the mother country and the importance of communication links between the colony and the rest of the world. The postman, with a look of surprise and delight on his face, accepts the pineapple with a nod of gratitude. This simple act of kindness and appreciation highlights the importance of mail delivery in the lives of people living in remote or far-flung areas, where news and correspondence from loved ones and the wider world were precious commodities. Mail delivery played a crucial role in the history of communications, particularly in colonial territories where maintaining connections with the home country was essential for economic, social, and cultural reasons. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical record, and the enduring bond between the people of Trinidad and the postal service that brought them closer to the world beyond their shores. The image, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a moment of simple joy and connection in the annals of mail delivery history.
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