Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

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Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Farmers wives prepare barley (prior to processing it into grain) by pulling it through iron combs. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Notes of Travel

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This photo print, titled "Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904" transports us back to a time of simplicity and hard work. Taken by the renowned photographers Underwood & Underwood as part of their series called Notes of Travel, this image captures a significant moment in Japanese agricultural history. In this detailed shot, we see a group of dedicated women preparing barley for processing into grain. With parasols shielding them from the sun's rays, they meticulously pull the barley through iron combs. Their traditional clothing and serene expressions reflect their dedication to their craft and the importance they place on providing sustenance for their families. The rustic cottage in the background adds an authentic touch to this scene. It serves as a reminder that these women are not just laborers but also caretakers of their homes and families. The monochrome aesthetic enhances the timeless quality of this photograph while emphasizing the focus on laborious tasks undertaken by these farmers' wives. Through stereoscopic photography techniques employed by Underwood & Underwood, viewers can almost feel like they are present in Iwakuni during that era. This image is not just about agriculture; it represents resilience, tradition, and unity within rural communities. As we admire this remarkable piece from The Print Collector collection curated by Heritage Images, let us appreciate the invaluable contributions made by generations past who worked tirelessly to sustain themselves and shape our world today.

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