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Farmhands in smocks, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Farmhands in smocks, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A group of men and boys in traditional agricultural costume, holding a variety of hand tools. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 1972.2.444
Media ID 12573079
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print takes us back to the early 1900s in Cornwall, where a group of hardworking farmhands proudly pose for the camera. Dressed in their traditional agricultural smocks, these men and boys exude a sense of resilience and camaraderie that defined rural life during this era. Each individual holds a different hand tool, showcasing the diverse tasks required on a Cornish farm. From the classic wide-brimmed hats shielding them from the sun's rays to the ever-present pipes clenched between weathered teeth, every detail adds authenticity to this snapshot of history. The tools they hold speak volumes about their daily routines: forks symbolize laborious hours spent tending to crops; scythes represent harvesting grain with precision; picks remind us of mining heritage deeply rooted in Cornwall's soil; axes embody clearing land for cultivation. These implements are not mere objects but extensions of their calloused hands and unwavering determination. Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures both the physicality and character etched onto each face. Their expressions reveal stories untold: tales of triumphs over adversity, shared laughter after long days' work, or perhaps even dreams beyond these fields. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from Royal Cornwall Museum, we are transported into an era when farming was more than just livelihood—it was a way of life that shaped communities and forged unbreakable bonds among those who worked tirelessly under its banner.
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