Plantation Collection

Map of Ceylon showing tea industry plantations
Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showing tea industry plantations. Date: circa 1920

Plantation Farm, Chaigley, Lancashire
Plantation Farm, Chaigley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Ancient Cerignola olive trees -Olea europaea-, Ostuni, Apulia, Italy

Tea plantation on a tea estate in Haputale, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka Hill Country, Sri Lanka, Asia

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

MALAYA: PLANTATION, 1931. The Market of the Garden Tropics - Malayan Pineapples. British Empire Marketing Board Poster, 1931

BORNEO SAGO. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1931

Plundering a plantation during Shermans March to the Sea
Shermans troops foraging on a Georgia plantation, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Women walking on path amid tea estate in the Anaimalai Hills near Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India

Highland pony sheltering beneath Scots pine trees during a snow storm. This breed of horse is the largest of the native British breeds

Close up of green tea leaves growing on the Makinohara tea plantation in Shizuoka, Japan

USA, Louisiana, Oak Alley Plantation; Vacherie, Colonial style house

El Caney Plantation and view over coffee crops towards the Andes Mountains, near Manizales, Colombia, South America

Hills and coffee plantations near Manizales, Colombia, South America

BOH tea plantation, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Coffee plantations on the slopes of the Poas Volcano, near San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America

Cotton Plantation
A Cotton Plantation in the South, USA 1890s. Painting by Herman Hubner. Date: 1890s

Lavender field and thunderstorm clouds - France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, Alpes de Haute Provence, Forcalquier, Valensole, Valensole - Allemagne - Provence, Plateau de Valensole

Thailand farmers rice planting and grow rice in the rainy season. Chanwit Whanset

In the oasis of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

MISSISSIPPI: LABOR, 1940. Cotton picking in the vicinity of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, November 1940

Sugarcane plants in Mauritius, Africa

Tea Plantation, Haputale, Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Tea plantation in the mountains of Munnar, Kerala, India, Asia

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Jamaican plantation houses from a roadside, 1880s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Native field hands picking coffee in Brazil 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Loading sugar cane in a field, Cuba. Date: circa 1910

Bali Rice Terraces. Sunrise rice fields of Jatiluwih at Tabanan, Bali Indonesia

The Home of George Washington, Mount Vernon, Virginia, published by Nathaniel Currier
XJL166114 The Home of George Washington, Mount Vernon, Virginia, published by Nathaniel Currier (1813-88) and James Merritt Ives (1824-95) (colour litho) by American School

Harvesting Tobacco In Early Virginia
Painting of three farm workers harvesting tobacco leaves on a Virginia plantation with farm buildings visible as a sailing ship lies anchored on the river behind them, circa 1612

Bananas are grown everywhere in Uganda. Originally native to Southeast Asia, there are now more banana and plantain varieties in the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa than any other place of

Belle Grove, Louisiana, 1938 (b / w photo)
5672319 Belle Grove, Louisiana, 1938 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

View over tea estates, Munnar, Kerala, India, Asia

Portugal, Azores, Sao Miguel Island. Gorreana Tea Plantation, one of the last tea growers in Europe, newly harvested tea

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Tea Plantation Gorreana tea factory harvesting of the leaves takes place when the majority of the branches have three leaves, as each of the leaves has a different age

Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround

Scenic View of Valparai
Valparai is a hill station (3500 feet above sea level) on the western ghats. Very scenic, vast lands are covered with tea plantations

Tea plantations in India
Tea plantations around Munnar (Kerala, India)

Tea plantation in India
Location: the Western-Ghats mountain range around Munnar (Kerala, India)

Interior of The restaurant Brunel at night. Tables with glasses, knives, ofrks, glasses. Candles. Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Alpes Cote d Azur, France, Europe

HAWAII: PINEAPPLE HARVEST. Farmers on a pineapple plantation in Hawaii, early 20th century

Kiwi Plantation ripe Kiwis hanging from the branches which are fixed to an artificial structure similar to vines
SAS-955 Kiwi Plantation - ripe Kiwis hanging from the branches which are fixed to an artificial structure similar to vines

Tea shop on a tea plantation, BOH Sungai Palas Tea Estate, Cameron Highlands, Perak state, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tea plantation, Nuwara Eliya area, Sri Lanka, Asia

White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis
5856743 White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis)

The Plantation, ca. 1825. Creator: Unknown
The Plantation, ca. 1825

USA; North America; Georgia; Savannah; Mile long oak drive at Wormsloe Plantaion

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Plantations Around the World" From the lush tea plantations in Ceylon to the ancient olive trees in Italy, plantations have long been a symbol of agricultural prosperity and cultural heritage. This captivating map showcases Ceylon's thriving tea industry, revealing a landscape dotted with sprawling estates that have shaped the region's identity. In Tamil Nadu, India, women gracefully traverse paths amidst verdant tea estates nestled within the breathtaking Anaimalai Hills near Valparai. Their presence is a testament to generations of labor and dedication that have made these plantations thrive. Moving westward to Apulia, Italy, we encounter majestic Cerignola olive trees - living relics steeped in history. These ancient giants stand as guardians of tradition and bear witness to centuries-old cultivation practices passed down through generations. Traveling further east brings us to Malaya in 1931, where British Empire Marketing Board posters proudly showcase an abundance of tropical delights. The vibrant market scene depicts pineapples from Malayan plantations - a testament to their bountiful harvests and contribution to global trade. Venturing into Sri Lanka's Hill Country reveals picturesque scenes on Haputale's tea estate. Here, rows upon rows of meticulously cultivated tea plants create an enchanting vista against rolling hills – a testament to human ingenuity harmonizing with nature’s beauty. Meanwhile, Champagne Louis Roederer welcomes visitors with its exquisite wrought iron portico – an elegant entrance befitting one of France's most prestigious vineyards. This plantation stands as a testament not only to viticultural excellence but also architectural grandeur. Journeying across continents takes us next to Borneo where British Empire Marketing Board posters celebrate Borneo Sago – showcasing this valuable crop grown on vast plantations that sustain local communities while contributing significantly towards international markets. However, it is important not just romanticize plantation life without acknowledging its dark history.