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Removing tobacco plants from a bed at a plantation, Virginia
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Removing tobacco plants from a bed at a plantation, Virginia
Removing tobacco plants from a bed at a plantation, Virginia, USA, early 1900s
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Step Back in Time: A Glimpse into Tobacco Farming in Early 1900s Virginia This vintage photograph, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to the early 1900s and the tobacco plantations of Virginia, USA. The scene unfolds as tobacco farmers meticulously remove the mature plants from a bed, their weathered faces etched with the tireless dedication and hard work that defined this era. The Edwardian era, with its Victorian sensibilities and the advent of the Industrial Revolution, brought about significant changes in agriculture. This photograph, however, captures the traditional methods of tobacco cultivation that had been passed down through generations. The tobacco plants, their leaves a rich, vibrant green, stretch out in neat rows, their stems intertwined, creating a picturesque tableau. The farmers, dressed in work clothes and hats, bend over the plants, their hands deftly pulling out the tobacco plants at their base, leaving the roots behind. The soil, dark and rich, is turned over, readying it for the next crop. The scene is one of quiet determination, the farmers working in unison, their focus unwavering. The tobacco plantation, a symbol of the Old South and its rich agricultural heritage, stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of the farmers who tended to it. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the rhythms of nature and the labor of the land shaped the daily lives of people. It serves as a poignant reminder of the history and traditions that continue to influence our understanding of agriculture and the land.
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