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Planting Sweet Potatoes, Hopkinsons Plantation, Edislo Island, South Carolina
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Planting Sweet Potatoes, Hopkinsons Plantation, Edislo Island, South Carolina
744733 Planting Sweet Potatoes, Hopkinsons Plantation, Edislo Island, South Carolina, 1862 (b/w photo) by Moore, H.P. (19th Century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
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© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Agrarian Arid Carolina Crop Deep Farmhands Fields Heat Horse And Cart Labourers Manual Plantation Plantations Planting Potato Potatoes Sewing South South Carolina Southern State States Sweet Terrain Vegetable Vegetables Labourer
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This photograph, titled "Planting Sweet Potatoes, Hopkinsons Plantation, Edislo Island, South Carolina" transports us back to the year 1862. Captured by H. P. Moore, a 19th-century American photographer, this image showcases the essence of agriculture and farming during that era. In this snapshot of history, we see a group of hardworking laborers engaged in the manual task of planting sweet potatoes on the arid terrain of Hopkinsons Plantation. The workers are accompanied by majestic horses pulling a cart filled with potatoes ready for cultivation. The scene exudes both tranquility and determination as they navigate through the deep fields under the scorching heat typical of southern states like South Carolina. The plantation's vast landscape stretches out before our eyes as far as we can see—a testament to America's agrarian roots. This photo encapsulates not only the physical labor involved in cultivating crops but also highlights how essential these farmhands were in sustaining their communities. As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of our connection to nature and our reliance on its bountiful offerings. It is an ode to those who dedicated their lives to feeding others while battling challenging conditions. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece from H. P. Moore's collection held at New-York Historical Society—an invaluable glimpse into America's agricultural past that continues to inspire us today.
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