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Working with a flour millstone, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Working with a flour millstone, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Working with a flour millstone, 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 Ethnic Flour Food Preparation Indigenous People Irkutsk State University Millstone Photographic Position Preparation Preparations Preparing Region Russian Empire Sakha Russia Siberia Siberia Russia Siberian Sitting On The Ground Typical Views Of Yakut Yakutia Yakutsk Sakha Russia Meeting Of Frontiers Mill Stone Posture White And Black
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Working with a Flour Millstone, 1890: A Glimpse into the Past of Siberian Life This photograph, titled "Working with a Flour Millstone, 1890," is an intriguing image from the album "Views of the Yakutsk Region," which consists of 151 photographs. The album, held at the Library of Congress, offers a unique window into the history and culture of the Yakutsk region in Siberia, Russia, during the late 19th century. In this photograph, two indigenous people, possibly of the Buryat or Yakut ethnicities, are shown working together at a millstone. One person is kneeling on the ground, skillfully turning the large millstone with a long handle, while the other is seated and feeding grain into the mill. The millstone, a traditional method of food preparation, was an essential tool for the production of flour and other ground grains. This image is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the meeting of frontiers that characterized the Russian Empire during this period. The photograph's authenticity is further attested to by the initials "I.P." that appear on several of the album's pages, indicating that it was once part of the Irkutsk State University collection. The photograph's composition, with its focus on the workers and the millstone, offers a glimpse into the daily life and traditions of the indigenous peoples of Siberia during this era. The stark contrast between the black and white tones of the image adds to its timeless and evocative quality, making it a valuable historical document and an intriguing work of art.
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