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Switzerland - Two women carrying logs - Contadine
Switzerland - Two Swiss rural farm women, standing on a high road in the morning light, carrying logs in huge wicker backpack baskets. Date: circa 1910s
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1. Title: "Contadine of Switzerland: A Morning's Work - Two Rural Farm Women Carrying Logs" This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Switzerland during the early 1900s. The scene unfolds on a high mountain road, bathed in the soft, golden morning light. Two women, dressed in traditional Swiss attire, are seen carrying large wicker backpack baskets filled to the brim with logs. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, as they carefully balance their heavy loads. The women, known as Contadine, were essential contributors to the Swiss agricultural landscape. They were responsible for collecting timber from the forests to fuel their homes and farms. The logs were typically transported on their backs using wicker baskets, or "wickets," which were specifically designed for this purpose. The image invites us to reflect on the simple yet arduous tasks that shaped the daily lives of these rural workers. The rugged terrain, the weight of the logs, and the steep incline of the road add to the sense of challenge and resilience. Yet, the women's unwavering commitment to their work is evident in their posture and their unbroken gaze. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of nature and the demands of the land dictated the pace of life. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and the hardships of rural Switzerland, and the indomitable spirit of the Contadine who once called it home.
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