Poster Print : Loading Sugar for Export
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Loading Sugar for Export
Sugar in barrels is loaded in the West Indies for export to Europe
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Media ID 4334512
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1844 Barrels Caribbean Export Indies Loaded Loading Sugar Trading Europeans Exportation
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 'Loading Sugar for Export' poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the rich history of sugar production in the West Indies. Witness the intricate process of loading barrels of sugar onto a ship destined for Europe. With its authentic and evocative depiction, this poster is an essential addition to any home or office space, transporting you to a bygone era of trade and exploration."
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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the bustling scene of sugar loading in the West Indies for export to Europe, as depicted in an 1844 print from Mary Evans Prints Online. The European traders, dressed in crisp white shirts and hats, supervise the laborers as they fill barrel after barrel with the sweet, golden crystals. The air is thick with the scent of sugar and the sounds of crates being stacked and ropes being secured. The West Indies, a region rich in natural resources and strategic location, had long been a hub for European trade and trading companies seeking to satisfy the insatiable demand for sugar in Europe. The sugar industry was a major economic force in the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries, with the West Indies producing the vast majority of the world's sugar supply. The sugar was transported across the Atlantic Ocean in large sailing ships, making the journey to Europe where it was used to produce rum, molasses, and other sweetened foods. The historical significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the global trade networks that connected Europe and the Caribbean during this period. The exchange of goods and resources between these regions had a profound impact on the economic, social, and cultural development of both Europe and the Caribbean. The image also serves as a reminder of the human labor and hardships endured by the enslaved Africans and their descendants who worked on the sugar plantations. The intricate process of loading sugar into barrels for export was a crucial step in the sugar trade, ensuring that the precious cargo arrived safely and intact at its destination. This print offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the rich history of European trade and the Caribbean sugar industry.
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