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10-OCT-2008 Wolfgang Wander

Beer is good nourishment for the children!

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A distant relative of Samuel Fuller describes her daily routine in 1627 Plimoth.

She lived in the small house (or one-room hut by today's standards) of Samuel Fuller, sleeping on the ground. One of her major concerns was the inadequate food for the children. Milk from cows was sparsely available but one cannot feed milk from beasts to the children who then would take on the beasts character. Red-headed wet nurses were to be avoided for the same reasons. Back in England children would be well nourished since beer was available for almost no cost. Times have changed.

The picture was taken in the rather well lit home of Samuel Fuller, two large windows on the left and a door on the right provide the main light. Handheld at 1/200, IS on and ISO 1600.

Another visitor asked if flash photography was acceptable to which she replied that she didn't really understand what was meant by this but several other visitors had used a similar contraption already and nothing adverse had happened so this flash apparatus could be probably used safely.


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