Switzerland - Cowherds / Shepherds - Gruyere
Gruyere region, Switzerland. The cowherd (Armailli) - the traditional shepherd of the Alps of Fribourg and Vaud. The master armailli is the leader of the cheesemaking operation and is equipped with an Oji frame, worn on the shoulders, to transport the cheese down from the hillside
Picture No
11100948
Media ID
45565496
Size
5790px x 3712px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
1930s
