Field Hand Collection

AGRI2A-00088
Native field hands picking coffee in Brazil 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

AGRI2A-00064
Picking apples, a farm scene near Prides Bridge, Maine, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

AGRI2A-00124
Native workers harvesting coffee in Costa Rica, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00243
Traveling photographer taking a picture of farmers in their field, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century A.B. Frost illustration

AGRI2A-00119
Harvesting wheat on a Dakota bonanza farm, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Field Hand: The Unseen Heroes of Sugar Plantations" AGRI2A-00088, AGRI2A-00064, Field Hand (oil on board), AGRI2A-00011, AGRI2A-00054, AGRI2A-00055, AGRI2A-00124 - these are not just mere numbers and artworks; they represent the untold stories of resilience and strength. They depict the lives of black slaves who toiled as field hands on sugar plantations. In a time when their humanity was stripped away by cruel systems of oppression, these individuals were the backbone of an industry that thrived on their labor. From dawn till dusk under scorching suns and amidst backbreaking work, they planted seeds and harvested crops with unwavering dedication. AGRI2A-00006 and AGRI2A-00014 reveal another side to this story - slaves planning their escape to freedom. Despite constant surveillance and severe consequences if caught, these brave souls dared to dream beyond the confines of bondage. Their determination fueled secret meetings in hidden corners where plans for liberation took shape. The image captured in "Slaves planting rice in North Carolina, 1800s" (AGRI2A-00124) transports us back to a time when every grain sown represented both sustenance for masters' tables and hope for a better tomorrow. These field hands knew no rest but found solace in each other's company as they worked together towards survival. Let us remember that behind every plantation's success stood countless nameless faces etched into history as silent heroes – those whose spirits refused to be broken despite unimaginable hardships endured day after day. As we reflect upon our past today, let us honor the memory of these resilient men and women who shaped our nation's history through their sacrifice. May we never forget their struggle or take for granted the freedoms we enjoy today.