Coffee Stand, Central Railroad, Mexico

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Coffee Stand, Central Railroad, Mexico

Peasants running a coffee stand at a railway station on the Mexican Central Railroad wait for customers. Date: circa 1895

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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection

Coffee Customers Mexican Peasants Railroad Running Stand Wait 1895

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from Mexico's coffee production history, circa 1895. The image shows a group of peasants diligently tending to their makeshift coffee stand at a bustling railway station on the Mexican Central Railroad. The railroad, a symbol of modernity and progress, had a profound impact on Mexico's economy and agriculture, particularly in the coffee industry. The peasants, dressed in traditional clothing, are seen carefully arranging coffee beans and cups on their stand, ready to serve the numerous passengers passing through the station. Their determined expressions and focused demeanor convey their dedication to their craft, as they wait for customers to stop and sample their freshly brewed coffee. The railway station, teeming with activity, serves as a backdrop to this scene. Steam trains puff in the distance, and passengers move about, some hurrying to catch their trains, while others take a moment to savor the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. The scene is a testament to the symbiotic relationship between the railway and the local community, with the railroad providing access to new markets and resources, and the peasants offering a taste of their homeland's rich cultural traditions. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the hardworking peasants who played a vital role in Mexico's coffee industry during the late 19th century. The image is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the production and consumption of one of the world's most beloved beverages.

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