Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted winding yarn, York, Maine, 8086-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1885

GUSN

GUSN-389962

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Description

The image shows two women, identified as Mrs. Gerrish and Mrs. Plaisted, engaged in winding yarn in York, Maine. They are seated in chairs facing each other, with yarn running between them. One woman is holding a skein, wrapping it around her hands, while the other assists.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
residential structures
interior views
women (female humans)
spinning (textile process)
yarn
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP027216
A-Series negative 8086-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.8086-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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