Two farmhands at harvest time
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Two farmhands at harvest time
Two farmhands at harvest time, with chaff and straw blowing into the air. Date: circa 1960s
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Agriculture Carts Elderly Fields Harvest Harvesting Straw Tool Tools Trilby Trousers Waistcoat
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Two Farmhands at Harvest Time: A Moment Frozen in Rural 1960s Agriculture This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in rural farming, with two farmhands in the midst of the harvest season. Dressed in traditional attire, the men are seen working in a sun-drenched field, surrounded by the golden hues of chaff and straw that have been recently threshed from the ripe crops. The air is thick with the scent of hay and the sound of rustling leaves, as the gentle breeze carries the remnants of the harvested grain. The elder of the two farmhands, clad in a waistcoat, trousers, and a well-worn trilby hat, expertly wields a scythe, cutting through the last remaining stalks of wheat. His companion, wearing similar workwear and a straw hat, piles the harvested crops into a nearby cart, ready to be transported to the barn for storage. The scene exudes a sense of hard work and camaraderie, as the men work in unison to bring in the harvest before the onset of winter. The photograph, taken in the 1960s, offers a glimpse into a time when agriculture was a labor-intensive process, with farmers and farmhands relying on their tools and their strength to bring in the harvest. The image transports us back to a simpler time, when the rhythm of the seasons dictated the pace of life and the fruits of the land were celebrated as the lifeblood of the community.
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