Winnower, York, Maine, 7805-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1880-1889

GUSN

GUSN-389703

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Description

The image shows a man standing in a field in York, Maine, performing the winnowing process. He is wearing rugged clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. He holds a container, from which he is pouring grain, allowing chaff to be separated as it falls onto a blanket laid on the ground. Trees and crops can be seen in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

farmers
winnowing baskets
grain (seed)
blankets (coverings)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026940
A-Series negative 7805-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7805-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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