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Description:
Step back in time with this vintage postcard featuring the picturesque Virginia tobacco fields in the heart of Farmville, VA. This captivating scene showcases hardworking men harvesting ripe bottom tobacco leaves, a snapshot of an era when tobacco was a cornerstone of Virginia’s agriculture. The bright green leaves are meticulously gathered to undergo the traditional “flue curing” process, which uses high temperatures to achieve the distinctive bright coloring.
Produced by The Camera Artist of Farmville, VA, this postcard captures the essence of rural life and the importance of tobacco farming in the region’s history. The barns in the background, where the tobacco leaves are strung on sticks for curing, add a nostalgic touch to this vivid depiction.
Maker History:
The Camera Artist, based in Farmville, VA, was renowned for producing high-quality photographic postcards that chronicled everyday life and significant scenes across Virginia. Their attention to detail and use of natural color reproduction techniques, such as Curteichcolor, made their postcards highly collectible.
Era:
This postcard is believed to be from the mid-20th century, a period when postcard exchanges were a popular way of sharing glimpses of local and rural American life.
Why You Will Be Obsessed With It:
- Historic Value: A genuine piece of Virginia’s agricultural history.
- Visual Appeal: Bright, natural colors that beautifully depict the tobacco harvesting process.
- Rarity: A unique find from The Camera Artist, Farmville, VA.
- Cultural Significance: Highlights the traditional flue curing method used in tobacco farming.
- Conversation Starter: Perfect for framing or adding to a vintage postcard collection.
Note:
Condition is consistent with normal wear on an old postcard. May have creases, corner tears, fading, stains, ink/writing, etc. Please see photos and use the zoom feature for condition and contact seller with any questions. Thanks!
