Antique Framed Print : PLANTATION LIFE, 1886. Wash day on a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Wood engraving, American, 1887, after a drawing, 1886, by Edward Windsor Kemble
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PLANTATION LIFE, 1886. Wash day on a sugar plantation in Louisiana. Wood engraving, American, 1887, after a drawing, 1886, by Edward Windsor Kemble
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Media ID 7550567
1886 Basket Bayou Edward Farm Forest Head Dress Kemble Laundress Louisiana Plantation Rural South East Stream Sugar Sugar Cane Wash Wash Tub Windsor
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.1cm x 37.1cm (9.5" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
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.
PLANTATION LIFE, 1886 - A Glimpse into the Daily Routines of Louisiana's Sugar Plantation
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the year 1886, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of workers on a sugar plantation in Louisiana. The wood engraving, created by American artist Edward Windsor Kemble in 1887, beautifully captures an ordinary wash day scene on this rural farm. Set against a backdrop of lush forests and meandering streams, we see African American women diligently engaged in their work. Clad in traditional head dresses and donning simple yet elegant attire, they skillfully handle large baskets filled with laundry while tending to oversized wash tubs. Their expertise is evident as they expertly scrub away dirt and grime from garments worn by both field laborers and plantation owners alike. The image transports us to a time when life revolved around the rhythms of nature and hard work was an integral part of daily existence. It reminds us that behind every ounce of sugar produced lay countless hours spent by dedicated individuals who labored under challenging conditions. As we admire this historical snapshot, let us reflect upon the resilience and strength exhibited by these unsung heroes who played a vital role in shaping America's agricultural landscape. This remarkable piece serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and offers an opportunity for deeper appreciation for those whose contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten.
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