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Preparing irrigation channels at a sugar plantation, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1927
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Preparing irrigation channels at a sugar plantation, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1927
Preparing irrigation channels at a sugar plantation, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1927. Stereoscope Camerascope card detail, from a series titled Peeps into many Lands. Issued with Army Club Cigarettes
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Channel Conical Digging Dutch East Indies Indonesia Indonesian Irrigation Java Plantation Sugar Industry Sugar Plantation Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker
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This photograph captures a scene from the sugar plantations of Java, Dutch East Indies in 1927. The image showcases the meticulous preparation of irrigation channels by hardworking women dressed in traditional Indonesian attire. With conical hats shielding them from the sun, these dedicated farm laborers diligently dig through the fertile soil to ensure optimal water distribution for the crops. The photo encapsulates an era when agriculture was at the heart of industry and sustenance in this colonial territory. It offers a glimpse into the lives of those who toiled on these vast plantations, their resilience evident as they work together to support their community and country. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this snapshot from history, transporting us back to a time when manual labor played an essential role in shaping landscapes and economies. This particular print is part of a series titled "Peeps into many Lands" which was issued with Army Club Cigarettes during that period. As we observe this remarkable image, it serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and our interdependence with nature. The intricate network of irrigation channels symbolizes not only agricultural progress but also represents how humanity has harnessed its surroundings for survival throughout centuries.
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