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Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa
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Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa
Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa Date: 1923
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Binder Crop Drying Export Fibre Main Manufacturing Material Materials Plantation Premier Region Regional Rope Sisal Tanganyika Tanzania Tanzanian Twine 1923
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Tanzanian plantation scene in the 1920s, with workers carefully tending to the drying sisal fibers. The image, titled "Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa," dates back to 1923. Sisal, a type of agave plant, was a major crop in Tanzania during this period, and its fibers were used to manufacture ropes, binders, and twine, making it a valuable export commodity. The photograph shows a group of African workers, dressed in traditional clothing, spread out on the plantation, meticulously arranging the sisal leaves to ensure even drying. The fibers are spread out in long rows, interspersed with the tall, green sisal plants. In the background, the vast expanse of the plantation stretches out, with the sun setting over the landscape, casting long shadows and bathing the scene in a warm, golden light. The workers in this photograph are likely from the local Tanzanian community, and their labor was essential to the production of sisal fiber. The process of harvesting and processing the fibers was labor-intensive, requiring great care and attention to detail. The fibers were first harvested by hand, then sun-dried and processed to extract the usable fibers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the people who worked on the sisal plantations of Tanzania during the 1920s. It is a reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of Tanzania and the important role that sisal played in the region's economy during this period.
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