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Three Women Preparing Cotton

Date: 1910
Description: In her journal from Japan and South Korea, Carrie describes the process of preparing cotton to be used for yarn or clothing. This image shows three women w...
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Workers in a Textile Factory

Date: 1910
Description: View down aisle of two rows of women workers using looms in a textile factory. A few men stand in the aisle. In her journal from China, Carrie describes th...
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Woman and Man using Spinning Wheels

Date: 1910
Description: A woman and a man using spinning wheels in a textile factory. In her journal Carrie describes the conditions of these factories in China as crowded and wit...
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Girl using Spinning Wheel

Date: 1910
Description: A girl using a type of spinning wheel. She is wearing a kimono and a head wrapping.
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Women in Textile Factory

Date: 1910
Description: Women working in a textile factory. They are cleaning or dying material. Carrie describes the work at textile factories in her journal from China as crowde...
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Eau Claire River

Date: 09 09 1905
Description: In the foreground is a dam with the river cascading over it. On the right side of the dam is a mill consisting of four closely spaced buildings. "Eau Clair...
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Manila Drying Area

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of a manila drying area. A man is working in the foreground on the left near carts on tracks. Drying posts are behind him, and a long industr...
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Manila Fiber Produced at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Manila fiber feeding into production machines to make twine. A white sheet is hanging from the ceiling in the background.
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Manufacturing Machine for Twine

Date: 1900
Description: Manufacturing machine for twine at the McCormick Works. There is a white sheet in the background for a backdrop.
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Employees Working with Manila Fiber at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Two male employees are feeding manila fiber into manufacturing machines at McCormick Works. More men are standing in the background on the left.
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Men Feeding Manila Fiber into Machines

Date: 1900
Description: Employees feeding manila fiber into manufacturing machines at McCormick Works.
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Manila Fiber Machine at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Manila fiber feeding into manufacturing machine. The manila is pooled on the floor. A white sheet is hanging in the background as a backdrop.
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Manufacturing Machine for Twine

Date: 1900
Description: Bales of twine next to a manufacturing machine at McCormick Works. Coils of manila are fed into the machine, which is belt-driven from the ceiling.
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Manufacturing Machines for Twine

Date: 1900
Description: Manufacturing machines for twine at McCormick Works.
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Madison Art Association 's Galleries Featuring "Banners U.S.A."

Date: 09 16 1964
Description: Many patrons of the arts gathered in the former Lincoln School, 720 East Gorham Street, for the gala opening night of the Madison Art Association's galleri...
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Twine Bundled for Sale

Date: 1900
Description: Twine bundled for sale.
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Twine Bundled for Sale

Date: 1900
Description: Twine bundled for sale.
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Man Putting Spool of Twine on Binder

Date: 1900
Description: Man standing indoors, putting a spool of twine on a binder.
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Man Putting Spool of Twine on Binder

Date: 1900
Description: Man standing indoors, putting a spool of twine on a binder.
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Twine Mill Under Construction

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of a twine mill under construction.

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