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Transporting cheeses - Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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Transporting cheeses - Alkmaar, the Netherlands
Transporting round Edam cheeses at Alkmaar - a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is famed for its traditional cheese market. Date: 1920s
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Transporting Round Edam Cheeses at Alkmaar, Netherlands (1920s) - A captivating photograph depicting the traditional cheese transport at Alkmaar, a historic municipality and city located in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. The image showcases the unique and time-honored method of cheese transportation, as round Edam cheeses are carefully piled onto a sled, ready to be weighed and traded at the renowned Alkmaar Cheese Market. Dressed in their traditional attire, merchants and farmers collaborate to ensure the precise measurement of each cheese using large wooden scales. The merchants, wearing white shirts, braces, and trousers, skillfully maneuver the sled into position, while the farmers, dressed in dark costumes, monitor the weight of their produce. The scene exudes an authentic and charming atmosphere, transporting us back in time to the early 20th century. The mound of Edam cheeses, with their distinctive red and white wax coating, stands proudly against the backdrop of the bustling marketplace. The Alkmaar Cheese Market, a cherished tradition and a significant aspect of Dutch heritage, continues to attract visitors from around the world, showcasing the rich history and culture of this remarkable region.
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