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Postcard booklet, selling bright leaf tobacco, USA
Postcard booklet, selling bright leaf tobacco, Dixieland, USA. Date: 1937
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Agricultural Agriculture Booklet Bright Buyer Buying Cultivation Dixie Dixieland Selling Shed Southern Tobacco Warehouse 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Bright Leaf Tobacco Trade in Dixieland, USA, 1937" This evocative postcard booklet image captures the essence of the bright leaf tobacco trade in the American South during the 1930s. The scene takes place in a quintessential Dixieland tobacco shed or warehouse, where men in work clothes are busy sorting and packing the prized tobacco leaves. The leaves themselves are the star of the show, displayed in their natural splendor against a backdrop of wooden crates and burlap sacks. The bright, sunlit shed exudes a sense of industry and productivity, as men work together to ensure the highest quality tobacco is prepared for sale. The tobacco leaves, with their rich, earthy tones and intricate veining, are a testament to the care and dedication that goes into cultivating and processing this agricultural commodity. The tobacco trade was a significant part of the American economy during the 1930s, particularly in the Southern United States. This postcard booklet offers a glimpse into the daily life of those involved in the industry, from the farmers who grew the tobacco to the workers who processed and packaged it for sale. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of agriculture in American history and the role it continues to play in the country's economy. Overall, this postcard booklet image is a captivating snapshot of a bygone era, showcasing the beauty and significance of the bright leaf tobacco trade in Dixieland, USA, during the 1930s.
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