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Sorting cotton for the Atlantic Cotton Compress Company, Pensacola, Florida
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Sorting cotton for the Atlantic Cotton Compress Company, Pensacola, Florida
779080 Sorting cotton for the Atlantic Cotton Compress Company, Pensacola, Florida, 1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23671228
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African American Cotton Crop Emancipated Emancipation Florida Freed Harvest Labor Warehouse Laborer Sorters
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This photograph, titled "Sorting cotton for the Atlantic Cotton Compress Company, Pensacola, Florida" takes us back to a significant era in American history. The image captures a group of hardworking female workers laboring diligently in the fields during the early 1900s. These women, predominantly African American and freed from slavery, play an essential role in the agricultural industry. The landscape surrounding them is vast and rural, symbolizing their connection to nature and their tireless efforts to harvest crops. Despite facing poverty and challenging circumstances, these resilient individuals continue to contribute to the growth of America's cotton industry. The composition emphasizes both the strength of these women as well as their vulnerability due to societal inequalities. Their faces tell stories of determination and resilience while also reflecting on past hardships endured by generations before them. As we observe this powerful scene frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far our nation has come since emancipation. This photograph encapsulates not only a specific moment but also represents an entire chapter in American history - one that should never be forgotten or taken for granted. Through this remarkable piece captured by Detroit Publishing Co. , we are transported back into an important period where laborers like these courageous women played an integral part in shaping our country's identity.
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