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DUTCH DAIRY 1904
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DUTCH DAIRY 1904
Work is carried out inside a Dutch dairy. Date: 1904
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This evocative photograph captures the daily routine inside a traditional Dutch dairy in the year 1904. The scene unfolds within the dimly lit, rustic interior of a farm building, where the air is filled with the distinct aroma of fresh milk and the soft clanging of metal buckets. A farmer, dressed in worn overalls and a felt hat, stands at the center, expertly milking a cow with a stool and milking stool nearby. The cow's udders are attached to a long, wooden milking trough, which channels the milk into a large, cooled container below. Surrounding the farmer, other farmhands move about the space, each engaged in their respective tasks. One man pours milk from a bucket into a churn, while another cleans the milking equipment. A third tends to the fire beneath a copper vat, where milk will soon be heated and turned into butter or cheese. The warm, inviting glow of the fire casts an amber hue over the entire scene, adding to the sense of community and camaraderie. The dairy, a vital component of Dutch farming culture, is where the transformation of raw milk into essential dairy products takes place. This labor-intensive process, carried out with precision and care, ensures the production of high-quality, nutritious food for the local community. The image serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when farming was a way of life and the simple pleasures of rural living were cherished.
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