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Unloading bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
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Unloading bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unloading bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926
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Banana Bananas City Life Citylife Daily Life Fruit Industry Nitrate Negatives Shipping Shipping Industry Southern Unloading Afro American
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Unloading Bananas, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926" is a captivating photograph by Arnold Genthe that offers a glimpse into the daily life of the bustling fruit industry in New Orleans during the 1920s. The image, held in the Library of Congress, depicts a group of men, both African American and Caucasian, working together to unload bananas from a ship. The men are dressed in simple work clothes, some wearing hats to shield themselves from the sun. The bananas, ripe and yellow, are carefully carried off the ship and stacked on the dock, ready to be transported to markets and consumers throughout the country. The industrial scene is a testament to the hard work and determination of the laborers, who played a crucial role in the shipping industry during this period. The image also highlights the racial diversity of the workforce, reflecting the multicultural fabric of American society during the 1920s. The nitrate negative, captured by Arnold Genthe, provides a valuable historical record of the daily activities that shaped the economic and social landscape of New Orleans and the United States during this era.
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