The Cyprus Calendar 1950: Loading timber

Creator:

Smith, Norman

Date:

1950-08

Medium:

Print

Inscriptions:

Printed in lower left recto: Loading Timber; Norman Smith; At the first it was so overgrowne with food that it was degree that every man should inherite as much as he could make champion. It affordeth matter to built a ship from the bottom of the keele to her gallant; George Sandys 1610; A Relation of a Journey; 'The Cyprus Calendar 1950; August

Description:

The picture is of Troodos where a number of men are loading timber on a primitive lorry. The Cypriots are depicted labouring away in heavy boots and plain clothes. The British supervisor, wearing a nice woolen cardigan and a neck scarf, has his hands in his pockets. Followed by a forestry officer, they both watch the men at work.

Dimensions:

26 x 20 cm

Identifier:

PNT-00298

Classification:

Photographs

Object Type:

Photograph

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to research@severis.org

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