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Poster Print : Esfakis - Sponge Packing House - Nassau, Bahamas, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
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Esfakis - Sponge Packing House - Nassau, Bahamas, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Esfakis - Sponge Packing House - Nassau, Bahamas, c1930s. Women processing sponges for export, cleaning and trimming them in the warehouse. The sponges were then taken to the packing yard, where they were laid out to dry in the sun and sorted by quality. [Sands Studio]
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Media ID 15516000
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Bahamas Caribbean Export Factory Worker Indies Nassau New Providence North And Central America Sponge Warehouse West Indies Hand Tinted Sponges
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Esfakis - Sponge Packing House poster print from the 1930s, captured in Nassau, Bahamas. This intriguing image showcases the daily life of women working in the sponge industry, meticulously processing and preparing sponges for export. The unknown creator masterfully captures the essence of this historic moment, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Bahamas. Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.1cm (23.4" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 print captures the bustling activity inside Esfakis - Sponge Packing House in Nassau, Bahamas during the 1930s. The creator of this image remains unknown, but their lens skillfully portrays women diligently processing sponges for export. Within the warehouse walls, these hardworking individuals can be seen cleaning and trimming the sponges with great precision. Once prepared, the sponges are transported to the packing yard where they are carefully laid out to dry under the warm Bahamian sun. Here, a meticulous sorting process takes place based on quality standards. This snapshot from Sands Studio provides a glimpse into an essential industry that thrived in this Caribbean region. The hand-colored details bring life and vibrancy to this historical moment captured by Christodoulos Esfakis or someone associated with him. The photograph showcases not only the physical labor involved but also highlights how women played a crucial role in this trade profession. As we admire this rare piece of history preserved by The Print Collector, it is important to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication of these workers who contributed significantly to both local economy and international trade during that era. Let us remember their invaluable contributions as we delve into our past through images like these.
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