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Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, Cocoa Plantation, Sri Lanka
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Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, Cocoa Plantation, Sri Lanka
Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, Cocoa Plantation, Ceylon Sri Lanka.
1893
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1893 Agriculture Baskets Bristol Ceylon Chocolate Cocoa Colonialism Commodity Cultivation Greater Lanka Picking Plantation
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the cocoa plantation in Ceylon, Sri Lanka during the late Victorian era. The image, taken in 1893, depicts a group of women working diligently in the lush greenery of the cocoa plantation. They are seen carefully picking ripe cocoa pods from the trees, placing them into woven baskets balanced on their heads. The women's traditional clothing, with their sarees and headscarves, adds to the authenticity of the scene. Cocoa cultivation was a significant industry in Ceylon during this period, with Frys of Bristol, a leading British chocolate manufacturer, being one of the major buyers of cocoa beans from the island. The demand for cocoa in Europe, particularly for the production of chocolate, led to the expansion of plantations in countries like Ceylon, where the climate was favorable for its growth. The photograph provides a glimpse into the daily life of the women who worked on these plantations. Their dedication and hard work were essential to the global trade of cocoa and chocolate. The image also highlights the colonial relationship between Europe and Asia, with the British company buying the raw materials from the colonies and processing them into finished products for the European market. Despite the challenging working conditions and long hours, the women continued to labor in the cocoa fields, contributing to the global food trade and the production of a beloved commodity - chocolate. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the food we consume and the complex history of global trade and colonialism.
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