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India - Puducherry District - Village Fountain
India - Puducherry District - Village Fountain Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 20163349
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Carriers Fountain Jars Pondicherry Rails Villagers Pondichery Puducherry
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15cm x 10.1cm (5.9" x 4")
Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of a village community in the Puducherry District of India, circa 1909. The scene unfolds at a village fountain, a vital source of fresh water for the residents. The villagers, both men and women, gather around the fountain, their faces reflecting a sense of calm and contentment as they collect water in their earthen jars. The jars are balanced on rails, providing a stable platform for the carriers to fill their vessels efficiently. The tranquil atmosphere is interrupted only by the occasional splash of water as it is scooped up with a dipper. The village fountain was not only a place for collecting water but also served as a social hub, where community members would gather to exchange news and stories. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the simple yet profound daily rituals of rural Indian life in the early 1900s.
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