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Carting seaweed in Normandy 1872
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Carting seaweed in Normandy 1872
Seaweed or vraic, which it was locally called being raked and put on primitive-looking carts at the coast of Normandy. Seaweed was mainly employed for manure; was processed my chemical properties, iodine being one of its constituents and some used medicinally and even for food. Date: 1872
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1872 Carting Carts Collecting Collects Drawn Gathering Loading Normandy Raking Seaweed
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A Scene of Coastal Harvesting: Seaweed Gathering in Normandy, 1872 In this evocative image from the late 19th century, we witness a tranquil yet labor-intensive scene of seaweed collection along the picturesque coast of Normandy, France. The photograph, dated 1872, captures a group of local workers, dressed in traditional attire, raking and loading the vraic, or brown seaweed, onto primitive-looking horse-drawn carts. Vraic, a rich source of nutrients, was a valuable resource for the agricultural communities of Normandy. It was primarily used as manure to enrich the soil, but its chemical properties, including the presence of iodine, made it valuable for other purposes. Some seaweed was even used medicinally and, in some cases, for food. The process of collecting seaweed was a communal effort, with the raking and loading taking place at the water's edge. The workers would rake the seaweed from the shallow waters and pile it onto the carts, which were then pulled by horses to the waiting wagons or storage areas. The scene is reminiscent of the Victorian era, with the horse-drawn carts and the simple, rustic attire of the workers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily lives of the people of Normandy during the 1870s. It also highlights the importance of the natural world and the resourcefulness of communities in utilizing local resources for their needs.
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