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Butter churning, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Butter churning, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Butter churning, 1890.
The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including boats, rafts, trade barges, and steamships; post offices along the Lena highway, and transport by horse and reindeer. Several of the photographs are signed with the initials "I. P." Irkutsk State University
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Album Buriat Buryat Butter Butter Churn Churn Ethnic Food Preparation Indigenous People Irkutsk State University Photographic Position Preparation Preparations Preparing Region Russian Empire Sakha Russia Siberia Siberia Russia Siberian Typical Views Of Yakut Yakutia Yakutsk Sakha Russia Meeting Of Frontiers White And Black
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Butter Churning, 1890: A Glimpse into the Past of Siberian Agriculture This photograph, titled "Butter Churning, 1890," is a fascinating window into the past of the Yakutsk Region in Siberia, Russia. The image, part of the "Views of the Yakutsk Region" album, showcases the traditional process of butter making in the late 19th century. The photograph captures a group of indigenous women, likely Buryat or Yakut people, intently working together to churn butter using a large wooden barrel. Their determined expressions and focused body language convey the importance of this communal activity in their daily lives. The churn, a large wooden implement with a long handle, is being turned rhythmically by one woman, while others add fresh cream to the barrel. The steamship and other modern forms of transportation visible in the background serve as a reminder of the meeting of frontiers between the traditional and the modern. This photograph is a valuable historical record, offering insights into the agricultural practices and cultural heritage of the region during the Russian Empire. The image is also a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of indigenous communities, who continued to maintain their traditional ways of life amidst the encroachment of modernity. The photograph is unsigned, but it is known that the "Views of the Yakutsk Region" album is part of the collections of Irkutsk State University, as indicated by the initials I.P. inscribed on some of the other photographs. This image is a precious addition to the educational institution's historical archives, providing a glimpse into the rich and diverse history of Siberia and its people.
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