Girl Harvester Drinks
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Girl Harvester Drinks
A dark haired young woman stands amid a corn field with a hand scythe hanging from her waist & a jug in her hand. In her hair are poppies & cornflowers from the field
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Amid Corn Cornflowers Crop Drinks Haired Hanging Harvester Harvesting Poppies Scythe Stands Tool Waist
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Girl Harvester Drinks, Circa 1880, Mary Evans Picture Library This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Britain during the late 19th century. The young, dark-haired woman stands amidst a lush cornfield, her figure framed by the golden waves of ripe crops that stretch out towards the horizon. Dressed in traditional farming attire, she wears a simple blouse and a long, full skirt, her hair adorned with wildflowers - cornflowers and poppies plucked from the very field she harvests. A hand-scythe hangs from her waist, its curved blade glinting in the sunlight, while in her hand she cradles a jug, taking a much-needed drink to quench her thirst. The scene is one of hard work and determination, yet there is a sense of tranquility and harmony between the woman and the land she tends. The historical context of this image is significant, as it offers a glimpse into the daily life of rural laborers during a time when agriculture was the backbone of the British economy. The use of traditional farming tools such as the scythe, which had been in use for centuries, was a testament to the enduring traditions and methods passed down through generations. As the sun begins to set, casting long shadows across the landscape, the girl harvester takes a moment to rest and enjoy the fruits of her labor. The image is a poignant reminder of the close connection between the people and the land, and the simple pleasures that can be found in the most ordinary of moments.
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