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Alpine Dairy Herdsmen (Sennen) eat their evening meal
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Alpine Dairy Herdsmen (Sennen) eat their evening meal
Traditional Life in Switzerland - A group of Alpine Dairy Herdsmen (Sennen) take their evening meal of soup (or fondue) and bread outside a barn. Date: circa 1920s
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1. Title: "An Evening Meal Amidst the Alpine Dairy: A Traditional Scene of Swiss Herdsmen (Sennen)" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time, transporting us back to the 1920s in the Swiss Alps. A group of Alpine Dairy Herdsmen, or Sennen, are seen gathered around an outdoor fire, taking their evening meal. The scene is simple yet profound, as the herdsmen, both young boys and men, sit on wooden benches or lean against the weathered barn, their faces illuminated by the flickering fire. The air is filled with the aroma of soup simmering in a large, blackened cauldron, likely a hearty and nourishing meal to sustain them through another long night in the rural countryside. The herdsmen share loaves of bread, breaking off pieces and dipping them into the communal pot, their laughter and conversation echoing through the still mountain air. The scene is set against a backdrop of the picturesque Alpine landscape, with the rolling hills and snow-capped peaks in the distance. The herdsmen's clothing, consisting of traditional woolen garments, adds to the authenticity of the image, further emphasizing the rich history and tradition of rural Swiss life. Firewood piles nearby, providing warmth and sustenance, as the herdsmen continue to tend to their dairy herds, living in harmony with the land and the seasons. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a testament to the resilience and camaraderie of the Alpine Dairy Herdsmen, and the enduring allure of the Swiss Alps.
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