Photos: Leon V. Kofod Slide Collection.
  Boy with Peppers Boy Gathering Peppers
Mexico, late 20th century

These boys are gathering red peppers to be sold at the village marketplace.

  Straw Llama Straw Llama

This child's rattle might be sold at a Mexican marketplace. It is made from palm strips dyed in red and green.

  Marketplace Marketplace

Farmers from all around the villages bring their produce and flowers to sell. Do you see any fruits or vegetables in this marketplace that you might buy at your local supermarket?

  Man Making Boats Father with Children

This Tarascan man is making toy boats to sell to tourists at the marketplace. He is also a fisherman, but he sells these toys to add to his income.

  Man with Balloons Man with Balloons

While the Latin American marketplace is filled with items that have been around for hundreds of years, like tortillas and textiles, these days there are modern things for sale as well, like the balloons this vendor is selling.

 
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