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PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942. Tobacco leaves drying on a line in the vicinity of Barranquitas
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PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942. Tobacco leaves drying on a line in the vicinity of Barranquitas
PUERTO RICO: TOBACCO, 1942.
Tobacco leaves drying on a line in the vicinity of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Jack Delano, January 1942
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Media ID 13215753
1942 Caribbean Crop Delano Drying Farming Hanging Harvest Jack January Latin America Latin American Leaf New Deal Plant Plantation Puerto Rican Puerto Rico Tobacco
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This photograph captures a timeless scene in the heart of Puerto Rico's tobacco industry. Taken by renowned photographer Jack Delano in January 1942, it showcases the meticulous process of drying tobacco leaves on a line near Barranquitas. In this image, rows upon rows of vibrant green tobacco leaves hang gracefully from lines, creating an enchanting visual symphony against the backdrop of the Caribbean landscape. The midday sun casts its warm rays upon these delicate crops, intensifying their rich hues and emphasizing their importance to the local economy. Delano's lens skillfully immortalizes this moment in time when farming was not just a means of survival but also an art form. Each leaf represents countless hours of laborious work and generations' worth of agricultural knowledge passed down through Puerto Rico's history. The significance of this photograph extends beyond its aesthetic appeal; it serves as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity found within Puerto Rican communities during challenging times. This snapshot is part of a larger collection commissioned under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, which aimed to document American life during the Great Depression. As we gaze at this remarkable print today, let us appreciate both its artistic merit and historical value. It reminds us that even amidst adversity, there is beauty to be found in nature's bounty and human perseverance alike.
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