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Town festival: show tents with people visiting them. In the foreground, two women resting, sitting on the grass; another is lying down sleeping
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Town festival: show tents with people visiting them. In the foreground, two women resting, sitting on the grass; another is lying down sleeping
Town festival: show tents with people visiting them. In the foreground, two women resting, sitting on the grass; another is lying down sleeping Abruzzo. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca
Michetti, Francesco Paolo
PDC-F-001447-0000
Media ID 33270343
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Abruzzo Commerce And Trade Europeans Functions And Treatments For The Body Italy Of Social Rapport Popular Sleep Structure And Site Tent Ethnography And Folklore Of A Group Population And Nationality Society And Politics
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This photo print, titled "PDC-F-001447-0000" takes us back in time to a vibrant town festival in Abruzzo, Italy during the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is bustling with activity as show tents attract curious visitors. In the foreground, two women find respite from the festivities, sitting on the lush grass. One of them reclines peacefully while enjoying a nap. The image captures not only the structure and site of this lively event but also provides insights into various aspects of society at that time. It showcases commerce and trade through the presence of numerous tents offering goods or entertainment for sale. The diverse functions and treatments for the body are evident as people explore different attractions throughout the festival grounds. Amidst this dynamic atmosphere, these three women stand out – their individuality emphasized by their relaxed postures amidst a sea of movement. Their physiological need for rest is met against a backdrop of psychological stimulation. Their clothing offers glimpses into popular fashion trends among European females during that era. This portrait serves as an intriguing snapshot of social rapport within a group setting, reflecting societal norms and interactions prevalent in Abruzzo at that time. As we delve deeper into this photograph's anthropological significance, it becomes apparent that it represents more than just leisurely moments captured on film; it reflects broader themes such as population diversity and nationality within Europe. Francesco Paolo Michetti skillfully immortalizes this momentous occasion through his lens, allowing us to travel back in time and immerse ourselves in an enchanting world filled with joyous celebrations and peaceful respites under sunny Italian skies.
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