Spartanburg, S.C., cotton field [hand colored]


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B068_I206 and dams:154542
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
November 2, 1903
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.70 x 05.65 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Spartanburg, S.C., Cotton Field; Verso: Post Card, Loudonville, Ohio, Nov. 3, 3 PM, 1903, Series 1902, United States of America, 1706 Franklin 1790, 1 postage one cent 1, Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2389, Spartanburg, S.C. Art publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen. Cotton Field. The most expensive process of cotton culture is the picking of it; despite various inventions, hand picking is the most satisfactory, and from 30 to 50 cents a hundredwight is paid men, women and children. 200 to 300 pounds of seed cotton is considered a good day's work; the fields are picked once in two or three weeks, the season lasting about three months. November 2. Dear Carl; we are all well at present, excepting I have got a had cold. I hope you will answer this card soon. That is all for to-day, from Leo Darr, Printed in Germany, (For address only), Carl Zintler, Cardington, O., R.R. no. 2
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Cotton picking.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Spartanburg (S.C.)
About This Item
Date Created:
November 2, 1903
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.70 x 05.65 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: Spartanburg, S.C., Cotton Field; Verso: Post Card, Loudonville, Ohio, Nov. 3, 3 PM, 1903, Series 1902, United States of America, 1706 Franklin 1790, 1 postage one cent 1, Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2389, Spartanburg, S.C. Art publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen. Cotton Field. The most expensive process of cotton culture is the picking of it; despite various inventions, hand picking is the most satisfactory, and from 30 to 50 cents a hundredwight is paid men, women and children. 200 to 300 pounds of seed cotton is considered a good day's work; the fields are picked once in two or three weeks, the season lasting about three months. November 2. Dear Carl; we are all well at present, excepting I have got a had cold. I hope you will answer this card soon. That is all for to-day, from Leo Darr, Printed in Germany, (For address only), Carl Zintler, Cardington, O., R.R. no. 2
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Cotton picking.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Spartanburg (S.C.)
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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B068_I206 and dams:154542
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu