The Golden Fruit of Florida, USA
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The Golden Fruit of Florida, USA
The Golden Fruit of Florida, USA - pickers picking oranges from a Floridian Orange Grove and a wooden crate packed with Vitamin C-providing delights from the Sunshine State. Date: circa 1940
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Media ID 11552538
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Citrus Crate Crop Florida Grapefruit Harvest Ladder Ladders Oranges Sunshine
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1. Title: "Picking the Sunshine: A Glance into Florida's Orange Harvest of the 1940s" Amidst the lush greenery and radiant sunshine of Florida, USA, a group of dedicated pickers climb up wooden ladders to pluck the golden oranges from the branches of a flourishing citrus grove. The vibrant oranges, bursting with their signature hue, hang heavy against the blue sky, a testament to the rich and abundant harvest of this iconic American state. The scene transports us back in time, to an era when Florida's orange production reached its zenith. The golden fruits, known for their high Vitamin C content, were a staple in American households and a significant source of nourishment, particularly during the winter months. The wooden crate, carefully placed beneath the tree, awaits the pickers' bounty. The crate, a symbol of the harvest's bounty, will soon be filled to the brim with these juicy, sun-kissed oranges. The air is thick with the sweet, tangy aroma of the citrus fruits, mingling with the scent of the earth and the sun-warmed foliage. As the pickers continue their labor of love, they are joined by the gentle hum of bees, buzzing around the blossoms, ensuring the next generation of oranges. The scene is a harmonious blend of nature, human effort, and the promise of a delicious, vitamin-rich harvest. This photograph, taken circa 1940, offers a glimpse into Florida's rich agricultural history, a time when the Sunshine State's orange groves were the pride of the nation. The image is a poignant reminder of the simple joys of picking fresh fruit under the warm, inviting sun and the enduring connection between the land, the people, and the golden fruits of Florida.
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