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"Romance of the Reaper" Film Still

Date: 1929
Description: Scene from the film "Romance of the Reaper" showing the building of the first practical reaper on the McCormick farm in Virginia. Actors playing the parts ...
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Landing Supplies

Date: 1864
Description: Supplies being landed from ships at City Point.
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Berkeley Machine Works Incorporated

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Description: Ford touring car altered and fitted with flanged wheels to run on track at Berkeley Machine Works Inc. The plate on the side of the car reads: "Motor Cars ...
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Berkeley Machine Works Incorporated

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Description: Ford touring car fitted with flanged wheels to run on track at Berkeley Machine Works Inc. Plate on driver's side of car near the running board reads: "Mot...
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Oyster Shucking

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Description: Men shucking oysters while standing in stalls in a building. Caption reads: "Oyster Schucking, Norfolk, VA."
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Sorting Peanuts

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Description: Women sorting peanuts in the Gwaltney and Bunkley Peanut Factory. Caption reads: "Sorting Peanuts, Gwaltney & Bunkley Peanut Factory, Smithfield, WVA."
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Industrial View

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Description: View across an open field looking toward Bald Mountain Furniture Company and Angle Silk Mills Plant.

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