Madeira Sugarcane Harvest

Portugal · 1905 · None

This postcard depicts a scene of sugarcane harvesting in Madeira, showing workers engaged in the traditional agricultural activity. It captures a moment of daily life and the island's primary industry during the early 20th century.

Sugarcane cultivation has been a cornerstone of Madeira's economy for centuries, dating back to the 15th century. This postcard serves as a visual record of the island's agricultural heritage and the labor involved in its vital sugarcane industry around the turn of the 20th century.