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Hoisting Hops
Hoisting pokes of hops onto a drying platform. Despite modern advances such as mechanical hop presses, horses were still being used for hoisting the pokes (sacks). Date: 1930s
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Media ID 7210725
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Advances Beer Controlling Cultivation Drying Hoist Hoisting Hops Mechanical Platform Pokes Presses Sacks Calming
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Traditional Harvest: Hoisting Hops in the 1930s" 2.. In this photograph from the 1930s, we witness an age-old tradition of hop cultivation as farmers meticulously hoist sacks of freshly picked hops onto a drying platform. The tranquil scene showcases the harmonious coexistence of modern advances and time-honored methods, as horses provide the muscle power to lift the 'pokes' (sacks) of hops, while the drying platform looms in the background, a testament to the mechanical innovations of the era. The horses, with their calm and steady demeanor, control the cart laden with hops, their strength and agility essential in the process of hoisting the heavy sacks onto the platform. The hops, carefully arranged in the sacks, await their transformation into a key ingredient for some of the world's most beloved beverages. Despite the advent of mechanical hop presses, the horse-drawn method remained a staple in hop cultivation, demonstrating the enduring allure of tradition and the resilience of rural communities in adapting to new technologies. This image encapsulates the essence of the hop harvest, a moment of unity between man, nature, and the promise of a delicious, refreshing drink that continues to delight and nourish us today.
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