Ornamental Tank
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Ornamental Tank
Ornamental Tank - Black and white steps up to pool surrounded by tress and plants. Gardener centre Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14415802
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Gardener Gibraltar Ornamental Overseas Pool Surrounded Tank Territory Tress
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the tranquil world of the late 19th century with this image of an ornamental tank nestled in a lush, tropical setting. The photograph, estimated to be from the 1890s, depicts a series of white, geometric steps leading up to the pool's edge. The ornamental tank, a popular feature in British gardens during the colonial era, is surrounded by lush vegetation and trees, creating a serene and idyllic atmosphere. The location of this picturesque scene is believed to be in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory situated on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain. The image captures the essence of the British colonial presence in the region, with the meticulously maintained garden and the gardener, dressed in traditional attire, tending to the plants at the tank's edge. The lantern slide, a common medium for projecting images during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of exploration, exoticism, and the pursuit of beauty and tranquility. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of nature and the human desire to create havens of peace and relaxation, even in the most far-flung corners of the world.
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