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Breton onion seller stringing onions
Breton onion seller stringing onions in his storehouse in Bristol. Date: circa 1960s
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Beret Breton Bristol Onion Onions Seller Storehouse String Stringing Vegetables
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a traditional Breton onion seller at work in his humble storehouse in the quaint town of Bristol during the 1960s. The man, dressed in the iconic Breton attire of a striped shirt and beret, intently focuses on his task of stringing onions for sale. The long, wooden table before him is laden with sacks of onions, their golden hues contrasting against the rough, weathered tabletop. The atmosphere is one of quiet industry, as the seller meticulously strings the onions, each one carefully placed to ensure an even and aesthetically pleasing display. The dimly lit room, with its exposed beams and earthen floor, adds to the rustic charm of the scene. The onions, a staple vegetable in French cuisine, were a valuable commodity in this region, and the seller's dedication to his trade is evident in the care he takes in preparing them for sale. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the simple pleasures of hard work and the bounty of the earth were celebrated.
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