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Shop for Labourers - Picault Island, Aldabra Group
Picault Island, part of the Aldabra Group, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, 1, 000 kilometres (620 miles) from Mahe Island. Shop for Labourers - the whole island appears to have been turned over to the harvesting and drying of mangrove bark. Date: 1907
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Aldabra Bark Labourers Mangrove Outer Picault Seychelles Staff 1907
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.2cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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 scene on Picault Island in the Aldabra Group of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, taken in October 1907. The entire island appears to have been transformed into a mangrove bark harvesting and drying ground. The labourers, dressed in simple white shirts and pants, are seen gathered around the shop, likely taking a break from their arduous work. The shop, with its rustic wooden shelves and tin roof, stands as a focal point of the image, providing a sense of community and respite for the hardworking men. The Aldabra Group, located approximately 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) southwest of Mahe Island, is part of the Indian Ocean's breathtaking Seychelles archipelago. The islands are renowned for their stunning natural beauty, but this image offers a glimpse into the island's industrial past. The mangrove bark, which was harvested and dried, was used for various purposes, including the production of charcoal and the manufacture of rope. The camp staff, who lived on the island, are also visible in the background, tending to the drying mounds of bark. The vast expanse of the island, covered in mangrove trees, stretches out behind them, a testament to the scale of the industry. The photograph provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the labourers who lived and worked on Picault Island during this time, and the importance of the mangrove bark industry to the island's economy.
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