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The Ascent of the Great St. Bernard - loading wood for the Hospice near St. Pierre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Ascent of the Great St. Bernard - loading wood for the Hospice near St. Pierre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Ascent of the Great St. Bernard - loading wood for the Hospice near St. Pierre - from a drawing by G. Barnard, 1858. Mr. George Barnard writes:"This Sketch, although bearing all the impress of winter, was taken at the latter end of August. I happened to encounter a heavy snowstorm all the time I was on this interesting pass. I sketched this winterly scene...where the servants of the Hospice, with their horses and dogs, are employed in loading and carrying wood for the daily use of the establishment. This is really one of the most arduous of their employments, as not a tree will grow within three leagues of the convent, and the consumption of wood is enormous. The whole building is somewhat warmed with stoves and hot air, but they have also cheerful fires in the drawing-room and refectory, and ladies are often privileged to have a fire in their bedrooms; but a very great demand occurs for the necessary cooking for such a large establishment, and, as water boils at 190 degrees, and of course does not cook the meat so rapidly as at 212, it consequently takes considerably longer. The hay for the horses and cows has also to be carried up; but the guides with mules have either to bring their own hay, or buy it at a greatly-increased rate". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, titled 'The Ascent of the Great St. Bernard - loading wood for the Hospice near St. Pierre' (1858), showcases the arduous daily routine of the servants at the Great St. Bernard Hospice in the Swiss Alps. The scene, created from a drawing by George Barnard, was captured at the end of August, despite the wintery appearance. Mr. Barnard, an English artist, recounts that he encountered a heavy snowstorm during his time on the pass. In this image, we see the hospice workers and their animals laboriously loading and carrying wood for the daily needs of the establishment. The wood, essential for heating and cooking, is transported from an unknown source, as no trees grow within three leagues of the convent. The demand for wood is immense, and the consumption by the large establishment is significant. The building is warmed by stoves and hot air, but the necessity for cooking requires a substantial amount of wood. The water boils at a lower temperature than at sea level, taking longer to cook the meals, and fires are also maintained in the drawing-room and refectory. Ladies are occasionally granted the luxury of having a fire in their bedrooms. Additionally, the hay for the horses and cows must also be carried up, and the guides with mules either bring their own hay or purchase it at inflated prices. The harsh conditions of the Great St. Bernard Pass necessitated the dedication and hard work of the hospice staff to ensure the survival and comfort of the travelers and residents. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life and challenges faced by those who braved the treacherous terrain and extreme weather of the Great St. Bernard Pass in the 19th century.
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