{"product_id":"double-bullock-cart-colombo-ceylon-postcard","title":"Double Bullock Cart Colombo Ceylon - Thatched Load Coconut Palm Road Scene - Postcard SP24","description":"\u003cp\u003eColour halftone postcard depicting a double bullock cart on a palm-lined road in Colombo, Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), published by Platé \u0026amp; Co., Ceylon, No. 39, c.1905–1910. Two large draft bulls pull an enormous thatched-roof cart typical of Ceylonese transport, attended by two handlers in traditional dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo large dark zebu\/draft bulls yoked side by side, adorned with white head coverings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive wooden-wheeled cart loaded with an oversized thatched bundle or thatch-covered cargo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandler standing centre between the bulls in colourful sarong; second handler at right holding tether\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense avenue of coconut palms lining both sides of a paved colonial road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted caption lower right: \"Double Bullock Cart, Colombo.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft colour tinting: blue-green palm canopy, earthy road surface, warm brown cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Platé \u0026amp; Co., Ceylon (Copyright) — No. 39 (printed on back left spine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPU divided back: \"Union Postale Universelle — Ceylon (Ceylan) — Postcard\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This space may be used for communication. \/ The address only to be written here.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen printed text, divided back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused; no stamp, no postmark, no address, no message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee's Postcards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47638521479330,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/5267\/9232\/files\/20260909_0019.jpg?v=1788991848","url":"https:\/\/deespostcards.com\/products\/double-bullock-cart-colombo-ceylon-postcard","provider":"Dee's Postcards ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}