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Seville Orange Picking - Seville, Spain
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Seville Orange Picking - Seville, Spain
Seville Orange Picking - Seville, Spain. Seville oranges are too bitter for modern tastes, and are therefore commonly used to make marmalade
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Boxes Grove Labourers Marmalade Oranges Pick Pickers Picking Sevilla Seville 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Day in the Grove: Seville Orange Picking in Seville, Spain, 1907" 2.. This evocative photograph captures a moment in the rich history of Seville orange production in Seville, Spain. The image depicts a group of laborers, dressed in traditional clothing, engaged in the arduous task of picking ripe oranges from the grove. The sun-kissed trees laden with fruit stretch out in the background, their branches heavy with the vibrant, orange spheres. Seville oranges, also known as bitter oranges, were once a staple of the region's agricultural industry. Their thick, bitter rinds were an acquired taste, making them unsuitable for consumption as fresh fruit. Instead, they were primarily used to make marmalade, a popular preserve that became a symbol of Seville's culinary heritage. The wooden boxes at the laborers' feet are testament to the manual labor involved in the orange picking process. Each box would be filled to capacity before being transported to the nearby factories, where the oranges would be transformed into the beloved preserve. This photograph, taken in 1907, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the historical significance of Seville orange picking in the region. The summer sun, the industrious pickers, and the grove's bountiful harvest all contribute to a scene that remains deeply rooted in Seville's cultural heritage.
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