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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
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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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