Plantations Kenya Colony Vats washing coffee

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Plantations Kenya Colony Vats washing coffee

Plantations in Kenya Colony. Vats for washing coffee. 1936, Kenya

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1936 Kenya Kenya Colony Plantations Vats

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the Liszt Collection, we are transported back to the year 1936 in Kenya Colony. The image showcases a scene of bustling activity on coffee plantations, where vats for washing coffee beans take center stage. The photograph exudes an aura of industry and hard work as laborers meticulously attend to their tasks. Rows upon rows of large vats occupy the foreground, filled with water that is used to cleanse the freshly harvested coffee beans. The workers can be seen carefully pouring baskets of beans into these vats, ensuring each bean receives its necessary cleansing before further processing. The composition captures not only the physical labor involved but also hints at the scale and importance of coffee production in Kenya during this time period. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era when agriculture played a significant role in shaping local economies. As we admire this historical snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far agricultural practices have come since then. This photograph invites us to reflect on our connection with nature's bounty and appreciate the efforts behind every cup of aromatic Kenyan coffee we savor today. With its rich details and evocative atmosphere, this Liszt Collection print transports us back to an era when plantations thrived under colonial rule while celebrating both human ingenuity and Mother Nature's abundance.

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