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Arrival of mail in Alexandrovsk, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Arrival of mail in Alexandrovsk, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of mail in Alexandrovsk, 1890.
This collection consists of forty-four photographs of Sakhalin Island and the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskii in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The photographs depict streets, individual buildings, panoramas of populated areas, and local people, including convicts and prisoners. The collection offers insights into the economy, society, and way of life in this remote corner of the Russian Empire around the turn of the twentieth century. The identity of the photographer is unknown. Kamchatka Regional Unified Museum
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Aleksandrovsk Post Arrival Arrive Arriving Communication Delivering Delivery Island Mail Penal Colony Penitentiary Photographic Post Prison Prison Camp Prison Colony Russian Empire Sakhalin Island Sakhalin Sakhalinskaya Oblast Russia Settlement Siberia Siberian Sled Sledge Sleigh Deliveries Meeting Of Frontiers Postal Service White And Black
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This photograph, titled "Arrival of Mail in Alexandrovsk, 1890," is a fascinating glimpse into the past of Sakhalin Island and the city of Alexandrovsk in the Russian Empire. The image, part of a collection of forty-four photographs, showcases the arrival of mail in this remote and isolated region. The photograph depicts a group of men, some of whom are harnessed to a sled, as they eagerly await the arrival of the mail. A dog stands nearby, adding to the sense of anticipation and excitement. The mail is being delivered by a horse-drawn sleigh, which is approaching from the left of the frame. The buildings and structures in the background provide context, revealing the exterior of a prison or penitentiary, a sign of the region's use as a penal colony. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the communication systems and transportation methods of the late 19th century, as well as the daily life of the people living in this part of the Russian Empire. Despite the unknown identity of the photographer, this image is an invaluable historical document that sheds light on the meeting of frontiers and the challenges of living in a far-flung settlement.
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