Photograph
Men Searching through Dumped Potatoes
Two men picking through bushels of potatoes that have been dumped from a freight train. The men are scouring for potatoes that are still good. Original caption reads: "A close view of dump at West Chicago showing men at work picking out the good potatoes." |
Image ID: | 79314 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1917 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | Chicago |
County: | |
State: | Illinois |
Collection Name: | International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 13Z, Box 54, Folder 6 #2 |
Original Dimensions: | 6 x 4 inches |
This photograph was taken for the International Harvester Agricultural Extension Department. Folder: Waste |
Clothing and dress |
Hats |
Food |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Freight and freightage |
Railroad cars |
Potatoes |
Field crops |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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