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Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882. Creator: Unknown
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Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882. Creator: Unknown
Pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation, 1882
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This evocative image captures the daily labor of pressing cotton into bales on a southern plantation in 1882. The scene unfolds on a sun-drenched day in the American South, where African American and white workers collaborate in the textile industry's vital process. The women, dressed in simple yet functional clothing, expertly maneuver the heavy baskets filled with freshly picked cotton, while the men operate the powerful cotton press. The machine, a testament to the industrial revolution's impact on agriculture, compresses the cotton into neat, compact bales for easy transportation and storage. The image, held in the Jean Blackwell Hutson Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library, is a poignant reminder of the rich history of African American labor and the textile industry in the United States. The unity and determination of the workers, their faces etched with focus and determination, underscore the importance of their collective efforts in the agricultural and industrial sectors. This photograph, taken in the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the lives of those who worked on the plantations and in the textile industry during this period. The image, though devoid of commercial use, is a powerful reminder of the heritage and culture that shaped the American South and the textile industry.
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