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Corn and pumpkins, Berkshire Hills, Mass. c1906. Creator: Unknown
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Corn and pumpkins, Berkshire Hills, Mass. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Corn and pumpkins, Berkshire Hills, Mass. c1906
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8 X 10 In Corn Field Cornfield Crop Crops Harvest Harvesting Massachusetts United States Pumpkin Silver Gelatin Glass Transparency Transparency Vegetable Vegetables Berkshire Hills Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This photograph, titled "Corn and Pumpkins, Berkshire Hills, Mass. c1906," showcases the quintessential charm of America's rural past. The image, created in the early 1900s, depicts a picturesque scene of a cornfield and pumpkin patch nestled among the rolling hills of Massachusetts. The cornstalks, tall and proud, stretch towards the clear blue sky, while the ripe, golden ears of corn sway gently in the breeze. In the foreground, a few pumpkins rest on the ground, their vibrant orange hues contrasting beautifully with the monochromatic landscape. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of trees, their leaves a rich tapestry of autumnal colors. The trees, with their branches reaching out towards the cornfield, add depth and dimension to the photograph. The use of a silver gelatin glass transparency technique adds to the photograph's vintage appeal, making it a true treasure of American agricultural heritage. The photograph is believed to have been taken in the Berkshire Hills region of Massachusetts, a picturesque area known for its scenic beauty and rich farmland. The image is a testament to the hard work and dedication of farmers during that era, who toiled in the fields to bring forth bountiful harvests. This photograph, a part of the vast collection at the Library of Congress, is a reminder of a simpler time in American history, when the land was abundant, and the connection between people and nature was strong. It is a beautiful representation of the concept of harvest and the changing of the seasons, a concept that continues to resonate with us even today.
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