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Picking potatoes, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Picking potatoes, Redruth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A group of men and women picking potatoes in a field by an engine house. There is no associated mining gear such as head gear or stamps. Photographer: Unknown
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 2010.19.58
Media ID 18316749
© From the collection of the RIC
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Captured in the early 1900s, this remarkable print transports us back to a time when hard work and resilience were the backbone of Cornwall's agricultural heritage. In the picturesque town of Redruth, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush fields, a group of men and women can be seen diligently picking potatoes under the watchful gaze of an iconic engine house. The image encapsulates the essence of Cornish farming during this era - a testament to both human labor and natural abundance. The absence of mining gear such as head gear or stamps hints at a shift in focus from mining to agriculture, reflecting Cornwall's evolving economic landscape. As we peer into this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the collective efforts required for a successful harvest season. Each figure stands tall against the backdrop of endless rows filled with earthy treasures waiting to be unearthed. Their weathered hands bear witness to years spent tending to these fertile lands. While their identities remain unknown due to an anonymous photographer, their contribution is etched forever within this photograph. It serves as an homage not only to those who worked tirelessly on farms but also pays tribute to generations past who shaped Cornwall's rich farming legacy. This piece from Royal Cornwall Museum invites us all to reflect upon our roots and appreciate how far we have come while cherishing our connection with nature through humble endeavors like potato picking.
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