Loading a ship at a tobacco plantation, Virginia, USA

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Loading a ship at a tobacco plantation, Virginia, USA

Loading a ship at a tobacco plantation, Virginia, USA, early 1900s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Cargo Growing Plantation Shipping Tobacco Viginia

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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Virginia's tobacco industry in the early 1900s. The image, taken from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era of Victorian and Edwardian charm and industry. In the foreground, tobacco leaves are carefully loaded onto the deck of a wooden ship. The laborers, dressed in work clothes and hats, move with purpose as they fill the ship's hold. The tobacco leaves, with their rich, earthy hue, contrast beautifully against the pristine white sails and the deep blue water behind. The tobacco plantation in the background stretches out towards the horizon, its lush green foliage a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmers. The tobacco plants, with their distinctive leaves, are meticulously tended to, ready for harvest. The scene is one of quiet efficiency, as the farmers and laborers work together to ensure the successful transportation of their valuable crop. The ships, a vital link in the tobacco trade, would carry the cargo across the Atlantic to Europe, where it would be processed and sold to consumers. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the tobacco industry was a significant economic force in Virginia and the United States as a whole. The image is a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of tobacco farming in the region, and the important role it played in shaping the economic and social landscape of the early 20th century.

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