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"Syrupping off" days 1940
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The Library of Congress "syrupping off" days 1940 I claim no rights other than colorizing this image if you wish to use let me know and always give due credit to The Library of Congress I have no commercial gain in publishing this image. Title In the early fall many of the children remain away from school on "syrupping off" days. Sorghum syrup is boiled down from the cane sap by one of the men from the neighborhood who does this work for different members of the communities, taking a share of the syrup for his labor. On the highway between Campton and Jackson, Kentucky Contributor Names Wolcott, Marion Post, 1910-1990, photographer Created / Published 1940 Sept. Subject Headings - United States--Kentucky Headings Safety film negatives. Rights Advisory No known restrictions.

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::casechaser
07/03/20 8:03 PM GMT
It is funny what may catch one's eye and creates immediate empathy with and sympathy for. The tall girl facing us, is barefooted. For me, I feel for her and how her life may have unfolded.
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::Ramad
07/03/20 8:08 PM GMT
Perfect coloring of the photo. So well done!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::0930_23
07/03/20 8:18 PM GMT
My late cousin used to have a family reunion around this time of the year and they would make sorghum, Rob. It was wonderful.
Your photo colorization reminds me of those days.
Have a good upcoming weekend.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.Starglow
07/04/20 12:28 AM GMT
Nice tone to your work here. Interesting topic too.
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::corngrowth
07/04/20 9:59 AM GMT
Rob, Sorghum syrup is unknown to me, so the phenomenon of 'Syrupping off' is unknown to me as well. This made me curious and therefore I searched on the web for further information. I came across this this photograph, showing how Sorghum syrup was made in de state of North Carolina, USA.
Although the original picture was taken about 80 years ago, your, per usual perfectly done, colorization revived this old 'habit/custom'. Very well done again!
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::LynEve
07/04/20 12:15 AM GMT
Yor sympathetic colouring is perfect. A very interesting back story to this.I had not heard of the syrup before wither.
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::Vickid
07/04/20 1:06 PM GMT
These photos are a treasure, and you bring them to life, perfect selection of colors here.
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.mesmerized
07/04/20 10:02 PM GMT
A sweet one, Rob :)
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::tigger3
07/05/20 11:23 PM GMT
You have done this one to perfection, like you always do. :)
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.icedancer
07/17/20 2:16 PM GMT
Your so wonderful at creating these colourized works on old pictures
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