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Helwan, Egypt; smallholding growing sweet clover

Exterior of an 18th century mill. The apprentices were housed in the garrets. Two sheep before and after the coming of the new agriculture (differences in stock, 1680 & 1808).

Helwan, Egypt; harvesting sweet clover

Helwan, Egypt; women carrying sweet clover

Helwan, Egypt; farm cultivation

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Helwan, Egypt; women carrying sweet clover

Helwan, Egypt; farm cultivation

Helwan, Egypt; harvesting sweet clover

Helwan, Egypt; harvesting sweet clover

Helwan, Egypt; harvesting sweet clover