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Vendor of pulque near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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Vendor of pulque near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
A typical vendor of pulque with her donkey-drawn cart on a country road near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Pulque is an alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. Date: 1940s
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Agave Alcoholic Customer Donkey Drawn Fermented Latin Luis Mexico Potosi Pouring Pulque Seller Typical Vendor Maguey
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a traditional pulque vendor on a country road near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, during the 1940s. The vendor, dressed in typical attire, skillfully pours the fermented sap of the maguey plant, known as pulque, into a jug for a customer. The drink, which has been a part of Mexican culture for centuries, is transported in a donkey-drawn cart, a common method of transportation in rural areas during that era. Pulque is an ancient alcoholic beverage, produced by tapping the sap of the maguey plant and allowing it to ferment naturally. The process is labor-intensive and time-consuming, requiring the tapping of the plant every few days to collect the sap. The resulting drink is rich in nutrients and has a unique, slightly sour taste. The vendor's expression shows the pride and dedication she takes in her trade, which has been passed down through generations. The customer, a man, looks on intently, ready to enjoy the local specialty. The scene is a snapshot of history, capturing the essence of rural life in Mexico during the 1940s. The use of animals for transportation adds to the rustic charm of the image, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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