African-American Extras(?) for "Romance of the Reaper" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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African-American Extras(?) for "Romance of the Reaper"

African-American Extras(?) for "Romance of the Reaper" | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A production still for the Fox Hearst film "Romance of the Reaper." The film was produced by International Harvester at Walnut Grove to celebrate the Reaper Centennial. A group of African-Americans, probably local residents, are posing near the McCormick blacksmith shop. Some or all of them may have appeared as extras in the film.
DESCRIPTION
A production still for the Fox Hearst film "Romance of the Reaper." The film was produced by International Harvester at Walnut Grove to celebrate the Reaper Centennial. A group of African-Americans, probably local residents, are posing near the McCormick blacksmith shop. Some or all of them may have appeared as extras in the film.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:58741
Creation Date:circa 1929
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
City:Raphine
County:
State:Virginia
Collection Name:International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 7Z, Album 353, pg. 68
Original Dimensions:9.5 x 7.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Work clothes
Farm buildings
Land use, Rural
African Americans
Men
Outdoor photography
Portraits, Group
Women
Youth
Stone buildings
Motion pictures
Clothing and dress
Costume
Dresses
Hats

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