In southern Florida : picking oranges : two African Americans on ladders picking oranges


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Other Identifiers:
dams:154160 and MSS1218_B068_I561
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
About This Item
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.81 x 05.76 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: In southern Florida, picking oranges; Verso: Post card, The address to be written on this side, Picking oranges. The orange trees are grown with very short trunks, so that when ready for harvest, the individual fruit is cut off with scissors (not pulled from the stem), the men using step-ladders in the spaces between the trees. After being picked, the oranges are allowed to stand for a few days to dry and soften somewhat before being graded and boxed for shipment. Printed in Germany. Raphael Tuck & Sons' post card series no. 2466, In southern Florida. Art publishers to their majesties the king and queen. RTS, artistic series, Trademark
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Names:
Raphael Tuck & Sons.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Florida.
About This Item
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.81 x 05.76 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: In southern Florida, picking oranges; Verso: Post card, The address to be written on this side, Picking oranges. The orange trees are grown with very short trunks, so that when ready for harvest, the individual fruit is cut off with scissors (not pulled from the stem), the men using step-ladders in the spaces between the trees. After being picked, the oranges are allowed to stand for a few days to dry and soften somewhat before being graded and boxed for shipment. Printed in Germany. Raphael Tuck & Sons' post card series no. 2466, In southern Florida. Art publishers to their majesties the king and queen. RTS, artistic series, Trademark
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Names:
Raphael Tuck & Sons.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Florida.
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:154160 and MSS1218_B068_I561
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