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PLUCKING RABBIT FUR 1895
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PLUCKING RABBIT FUR 1895
Women working at home pulling fur from rabbit skins to stuff beds. Date: 1895
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Beds Conditions Plucking Pulling Rabbit Skins Stuff 1895
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the late 19th century, depicting women at work plucking fur from rabbit skins in the comfort of their own homes. Dated 1895, this image offers a glimpse into the rural industry of fur processing, which had become increasingly popular during this period. The women in the photograph are intently focused on their task, their expressions reflecting the concentration and determination required to extract every last fur from the delicate rabbit hides. The room is filled with piles of freshly skinned rabbit carcasses, their soft white fur already partially plucked, ready to be further processed. The women work in pairs, each one using a small pair of shears to carefully separate the fur from the skin. The home setting of this labor-intensive process is notable, as it allowed women to work from their own homes, providing them with a source of income and contributing to the family budget. However, the conditions in which they worked were often harsh, with long hours and repetitive motions leading to sore hands and fingers. The close quarters and lack of ventilation could also result in cramped and stuffy working conditions. Despite the challenges, the women in this photograph appear resilient and determined, their faces etched with the lines of experience and the knowledge that their labor was essential to the production of warm and comfortable bedding. This poignant image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple act of plucking rabbit fur became an important industry and a vital source of income for rural women.
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