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Humes family lean-to sugaring operation in Harrisville

Warren Humes and an unidentified Humes family member making maple syrup in an outdoor sugar camp using open pans. They have pulled the finishing pan off the fire (where it sat next to the kettle) and Warren Humes is stirring the syrup. The woman is having a taste of the product. Full bottles of syrup behind them.

Circa 1890s. Harrsiville, NY.

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