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The People of Old Sturbridge Village

Everywhere you look while at Old Sturbridge Village you have the chance of seeing workers in authentic clothing from the late 1800's. This gentlemen above was responsible for providing weary guest a ride around the property.

Below we have a young woman making her rounds feeding the chickens.

Now this laborer was busy minding the lumber mill

I did not quite figure out what this women was doing. At first thought, I assumed she was doing laundry. The more I think about it though I think what she was doing had more to do with preparing wool.

This happy farmer was glad to take a break

These lovely ladies were on their way to give a demonstration of 19th-century games

This guy here is yet to be dressed. I heard a rumor that dressing is planed for the fourth week of November though