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The Chimney Sweep

April 10, 2013

In Rheinland Pfalz, Sandra Bieler followed in her father's footsteps and became a chimney sweep. She loves the way the profession upholds traditions, such as the old-fashioned black outfit, complete with top hat. Today it serves mainly as protective wear - but in the past, when chimney sweeps were paid in kind, it was used to keep food in.

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