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This original Keystone View Company stereoview card presents a captivating scene of traditional rice threshing in Pangasinan Province, Island of Luzon, Philippines. The image, numbered \"314 **\" at the top, captures four carabaos (water buffalo) yoked together, trampling rice straw under a thatched roof structure while men manage the process. This method of threshing grain by animal trampling was a common agricultural tradition, showcasing rural life in the early 1900s before widespread mechanization. The detailed image offers a unique glimpse into global cultures and industries as documented by one of the era\'s leading stereograph manufacturers.The reverse side of the stereoview provides extensive descriptive text, titled \"10068 THRESHING OUT RICE WITH CARA-BAO, PANGASINAN PROVINCE, ISLAND OF LUZON, P. I.\" It explains the historical context of animal-powered threshing, detailing the process and the indispensable role of the carabao in Filipino culture. The text also notes that \"Americans and Europeans cannot manage buffaloes, but a Filipino child of three years can ride one anywhere, provided that the animal belongs to the child\'s family.\" This stereoview is a valuable piece for collectors of historical photography, those interested in agricultural history, or anyone studying the cultural traditions of the Philippines. The card features a curved mount and crisp black and white imagery, characteristic of Keystone\'s high-quality stereographs.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Agricultural Traditions, Rural Life, Philippines, Carabao, Rice Threshing
View Title & Number: \"314 ** - Threshing Out Rice with Carabao, Pangasinan Province, Island of Luzon, P. L.\"
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England (Publisher locations); Pangasinan Province, Island of Luzon, P. I. (View location)
Logos/Graphics: \"Keystone View Company Manufacturers and Publishers COPYRIGHTED MADE IN U.S.A.\"
Identifiers: View numbers \"314 **\" and \"10069 T\" (front), \"10068\" (back); Copyright by The Keystone View Company
