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Loading sugar cane in a field, Cuba
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Loading sugar cane in a field, Cuba
Loading sugar cane in a field, Cuba. Date: circa 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the backbreaking labor and rural charm of sugar cane harvesting in Cuba during the early 1910s. The image portrays a group of dedicated workers, dressed in simple clothing, as they load sugar cane onto a cart pulled by two oxen. The scene takes place in a lush, green field, with the sun casting long shadows over the undulating terrain. The workers, some with hats shielding them from the sun, others bareheaded, are focused on their task, their expressions a mix of determination and exhaustion. The oxen, their coats glistening with sweat, plod along steadily, their harnesses jingling with each step. The air is thick with the sweet, earthy scent of the sugar cane, a testament to the richness of the Cuban countryside. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when manual labor was the backbone of agriculture and the connection between people and the land was deeply rooted.
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