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Colombia - Picking and transporting bananas
Colombia - Picking and transporting bananas, en route for export to Europe. Date: circa 1910s
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Banana Bananas Bunch Bunches Colombian Pick Picking Picks Transporting Wagon
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of banana production in Colombia during the early 1900s. The image shows a group of laborers carefully picking ripe banana bunches from a plantation, their baskets filled to the brim with the golden fruit. The lush greenery of the banana trees stretches out behind them, creating a vivid contrast against the clear blue sky. In the foreground, a horse and cart wait to transport the heavy baskets of bananas to the next stage of the process. The horse's sweating brow and the worn-out appearance of the cart speak to the physical labor and hard work required to bring these bananas to market. Banana production was a significant industry in Colombia during this era, with the country becoming one of the leading exporters of bananas to Europe. The demand for this tropical fruit was high, and the banana trade brought both prosperity and challenges to the Colombian economy. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of banana production in Colombia and the role it played in shaping the country's agricultural landscape. The image also serves as a reminder of the human effort and dedication required to bring fresh fruit from the plantation to consumers around the world.
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