Mexico - Seller of Wooden boards
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Mexico - Seller of Wooden boards
Mexico - Seller of Wooden boards (which he is carrying on his back). He certainly looks a little bored, his face set with a plank expression... !! Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 14359612
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Boards Carries Carry Mexican Mexico Nov15 Plank Planks Pouch Seller Vendor
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amid the bustling streets of Mexico during the 1910s, this weary vendor takes a moment's respite from his daily labor. He proudly carries a large stack of wooden boards balanced on his back, their rough edges and varying lengths visible beneath the frayed edges of his worn-out cloth. The sun casts a warm glow on his sun-kissed skin, and the shadows of his broad-brimmed hat and the wooden planks create an intricate dance of light and dark on the dusty cobblestones. The vendor's expression is one of quiet resignation, his face set with a plank expression that mirrors the weight of the burden on his back. His weathered hands, calloused from years of handling the rough boards, rest on the makeshift carrying pole that supports the heavy load. A simple cloth bag and a pouch dangle from his waist, containing his earnings and essentials. Despite the fatigue etched on his face, there is a sense of determination and resilience in his posture. He is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Mexican people, who have endured the challenges of their past and continue to thrive in the present. This evocative image captures a moment in time, a snapshot of the daily life of a humble vendor in a bygone era.
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