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Unloading bananas, Mobile, Ala. c1906. Creator: Unknown
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Unloading bananas, Mobile, Ala. c1906. Creator: Unknown
Unloading bananas, Mobile, Ala. c1906
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8 X 10 In Banana Bananas Class Deck Dry Plate Negative Hold Import On Board On Deck Social Class Unloading Working Class Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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Unloading Bananas, Mobile, Ala. c1906" is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the past of America's bustling port cities and the labor-intensive process of importing fruits like bananas. The image, taken around 1906, depicts a group of men on the deck of a ship in Mobile, Alabama, United States of America, diligently unloading bananas from the boat. The men, dressed in work clothes, appear focused and determined as they carry the heavy bunches of fruit, one by one, up the side of the ship. The Detroit Publishing Company, a prominent publisher of the early 20th century, likely produced this photograph using a dry plate or glass negative process, which was popular during that time. The image is a testament to the rich history of maritime trade and transportation in the United States, specifically in Mobile, Alabama, which was a major hub for importing fruits and other goods from foreign countries. The social class dynamics of the time are evident in the photograph, with the men on the ship likely being of the working class, performing manual labor to unload the bananas for distribution to markets and consumers. The photograph also highlights the concept of global trade and the role it played in shaping the American economy and society during the 1900s. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the past and the everyday lives of people during that era. It is now part of the Heritage Art collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to its historical significance and importance in documenting America's past.
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