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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 Hangar Interiors 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 banana industry in New Orleans during the 1920s. The image, taken indoors in a large, dimly lit hangar, showcases a group of workers, both African American and Caucasian, engaged in the laborious task of unloading bananas from shipping crates. The men, dressed in work clothes and wearing hats, stand and crouch atop the crates, their faces focused and determined as they carefully lift and carry the heavy fruit to a conveyor belt. The contrast between the still, almost theatrical scene inside the hangar and the dynamic, industrial activity outside is striking. The photograph provides a unique window into the banana industry during this period, an industry that played a significant role in the economy of New Orleans and the southern United States. The image also highlights the integration of African American and white workers in the workforce, reflecting the social and economic changes of the time. Arnold Genthe, a renowned photographer of the 20th century, expertly captures the essence of this moment in time, revealing the raw energy and grit of the industrial age while also showcasing the human element of the labor process. The photograph is a valuable addition to the Heritage Art collection and a testament to the rich history of New Orleans and the United States during the 1920s.
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