Turnip harvest
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Turnip harvest
Harvested turnips and a little girl, Outside Landskrona, Sweden 1910. Date: 1910
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Agriculture Farms Harvest Turnip
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in the early 1900s, as a young girl assists in the turnip harvest outside the quaint village of Landskrona, Sweden. The scene exudes a sense of simplicity and connection to the land, as the girl's rosy cheeks and earnest expression reflect the honest labor required for a successful harvest. The turnips, freshly plucked from the earth, are piled high in the foreground, their vibrant orange hues contrasting against the muted tones of the autumnal landscape. The image offers a glimpse into the agricultural practices of the time, where children played an integral role in the family farm. Dressed in traditional attire, the girl wears a simple, long-sleeved blouse and a headscarf, shielding her from the elements as she works alongside her family. The farmstead in the background, with its red-painted buildings and smoke rising from the chimney, adds to the idyllic setting. This photograph, taken in 1910, serves as a poignant reminder of the close-knit rural communities that once thrived in Sweden and across Europe. It also highlights the importance of hard work, resilience, and the communal spirit that bound families and villages together during this era. The turnip harvest may have been a mundane task, but the memories and experiences it provided were invaluable.
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