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Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
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Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920
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African Americans Agricultural Labourer Caribbean Crops Farmer George Grantham Bain Growing Labourer Leaf Leaves Puerto Rico Tobacco Afro American Agricultural Worker Bain George Graham Bain News Service Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker George Graham Bain Press Photography
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A Glimpse into Puerto Rico's Tobacco Industry - A Laborer's Life Under Cheese Cloth
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This striking photograph print captures a moment in time between c1915 and c1920, showcasing African American agricultural laborers working tirelessly under the scorching Caribbean sun. In this image, taken by Bain News Service, we see a man carefully raising tobacco leaves under cheese cloth - an essential step in the cultivation process.
The photo provides a poignant glimpse into Puerto Rico's thriving tobacco industry during the early 20th century. The agricultural laborer is dressed in simple attire, with his worn-out shoes and faded clothing reflecting the physical demands of this arduous work. His face bears no signs of exhaustion or despair, only determination to complete another day's task.
The cheese cloth serves as a makeshift shade for both the worker and the tobacco plants, highlighting the resourcefulness required by these laborers in their daily lives. The photograph also underscores the importance of agriculture in Puerto Rico during this period - an industry that played a significant role in shaping the island's economy and culture.
This image not only showcases George Grantham Bain's exceptional photography skills but also offers a glimpse into the everyday life of African American agricultural laborers working on tobacco plantations in early 20th-century Puerto Rico.
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