Group of farmers harvesting tobacco, 28718-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1929

GUSN

GUSN-388389

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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
Glass Plate Negatives
Work life and facilities
Unidentified
Group of farmers harvesting tobacco, 28718-A
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Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s
- Glass Plate Negatives
  - Work life and facilities
    - Unidentified

Description

The image shows a group of farmers harvesting tobacco in a field. Two farmers are seated on a horse-drawn wagon filled with tobacco leaves, while three others stand next to the wagon holding bundles of harvested tobacco. Two horses are harnessed to the wagon and the field is partially harvested with more tobacco visible in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

farmers
group portraits
farms
tobacco (material)
horse-drawn vehicles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP010344
A-Series negative 28718-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC029

Collection Name

Hiram Harlow photographic collection, 1890s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1928

Reference Code

PC029.001.003.008.28718-A

Record Details

Originator

Harlow, Hiram (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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