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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1906. Workers dressing lambs for market and removing their hides
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CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1906. Workers dressing lambs for market and removing their hides
CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, c1906.
Workers dressing lambs for market and removing their hides, at Swift and Companys Packing House in Chicago, Illinois. Stereograph, c1906
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Media ID 12243424
1905 Bucket Butcher Carcass Chicago Chopping Company Cutting Dead Factory Hanging Hide Hook Industry Lamb Meat Meatpacker Packhouse Preparation Processing Removal Sheep Slaughter Slaughterhouse Swift Swift And Company Working Class Stereograph
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This print takes us back to the bustling meatpacking industry in Chicago during the early 1900s. The image showcases a group of hardworking men at Swift and Company's Packing House, engrossed in their laborious tasks of dressing lambs for market and removing their hides. The scene is filled with raw energy as these skilled workers meticulously prepare the carcasses for processing. Each man seems focused on his specific role, whether it be chopping, cutting, or hanging the meat. Hooks dangle from above, adding an eerie ambiance to this busy slaughterhouse. The photograph offers a glimpse into the turn-of-the-century working class life in North America. It highlights not only the physicality of manual labor but also emphasizes the importance of this booming industry to Chicago's economy at that time. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but appreciate the dedication and skill required by these individuals who played a vital role in feeding a growing nation. Their tireless efforts ensured that lamb meat made its way onto dinner tables across America. This powerful stereograph serves as a reminder of our rich industrial history while honoring those whose contributions often went unnoticed. It encapsulates an era when companies like Swift and Company were at the forefront of innovation within an ever-evolving American society.
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