Processing tobacco at a plantation in Virginia, USA

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Processing tobacco at a plantation in Virginia, USA

Processing tobacco at a plantation in Virginia, USA, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Growing Plantation Tobacco Viginia

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Step back in time to the early 1900s in Virginia, USA, as we witness the meticulous process of tobacco growing and preparation at a charming plantation. The Victorian era, with its elegant sensibilities and traditional values, is beautifully captured in this vintage photograph from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, available exclusively through Mary Evans Prints Online. The scene unfolds before us as workers, dressed in Edwardian attire, carefully tend to the tobacco plants. Their faces are etched with determination and focus as they prune the vines, ensuring each leaf is given the utmost care and attention. The lush, green foliage stretches out as far as the eye can see, forming a picturesque tableau of rural life. In the background, a quaint tobacco barn stands proudly, its red roof and white walls a stark contrast against the verdant landscape. Smoke gently billows from its chimney, a testament to the ongoing curing process. The aroma of fresh tobacco leaves wafts through the air, mingling with the scent of the earth and the crisp, autumnal breeze. The intricate process of tobacco cultivation and preparation is a labor of love, passed down through generations. Each step, from planting to curing, is carried out with the utmost care and dedication. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of rural life and the rich, earthy flavors of tobacco were cherished and celebrated.

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