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Lector reading to cigar rollers, Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba, 1910s
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Lector reading to cigar rollers, Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba, 1910s
Lector reading to cigar rollers, Cigar Factory, Havana, Cuba. Readers are a traditional feature of Cuban cigar factories where the reader, often someone with radio experience, reads the news, stories or soap operas while the workers are busy rolling cigars. [The Rotograph Co. N. Y. City. (Germany.)]
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Cigar Cigars Ciudad De La Habana Cuba Cuban Employment Entertainer Factory Worker Havana Local Industry Reader
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This print captures a significant aspect of Cuban culture in the early 20th century. The image showcases a lector reading to cigar rollers at a factory in Havana, Cuba during the 1910s. In traditional Cuban cigar factories, readers were an integral part of the workers' daily routine. These readers, often individuals with radio experience, would entertain and inform the laborers by reading news articles, stories, or even soap operas while they diligently rolled cigars. The photograph provides a glimpse into this unique form of entertainment within the workplace. A group of men can be seen sitting attentively as they listen to the reader's captivating voice amidst their busy work environment. The atmosphere is filled with concentration and camaraderie as these skilled craftsmen meticulously create some of Cuba's finest cigars. Not only does this image offer insight into Cuban history and local industry but it also reflects on concepts such as employment, occupation, and working conditions during that era. It serves as a reminder of how cultural traditions can shape everyday life for individuals engaged in specific professions. Preserved through time, this vintage print allows us to appreciate both the craftsmanship involved in cigar rolling and the role played by entertainers like lectors who brought joy and knowledge to these dedicated workers.
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