People harvesting in a field
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People harvesting in a field
People harvesting in a field, with a steam tractor and a cart. Date: circa 1920s
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/John Maclellan
Agricultural Agriculture Fields Harvest Harvesting Haymaking Haystack Labourer Labourers Ladder Tractor Tractors Worker
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This photograph, taken in the 1920s, depicts a scene of people harvesting in a lush, golden field. The idyllic countryside setting is punctuated by the presence of a steam tractor and a cart, symbols of the agricultural advancements that were transforming rural life during this era. The men and women, dressed in simple work clothes, labor tirelessly to gather the ripe hay, using ladders to reach the highest parts of the field. Their faces are etched with the determination and focus of those who understand the importance of a bountiful harvest. The hay is carefully stacked in the cart, to be transported to the barn for storage. This image captures the essence of the agricultural way of life in the 1920s, a time when the connection between people and the land was deeply rooted. The steam tractor, a testament to the technological progress of the time, stands as a reminder that even as methods of farming evolved, the essential labor of the people remained the backbone of the industry. This photograph is a poignant and historical record of a simpler time, when the rhythm of the seasons and the land shaped the daily lives of rural communities.
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