Men standing around piles of tobacco leaves, where an auctioneer is chanting bids


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Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B068_I639 and dams:154456
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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unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.79 x 05.72 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Auctioneer Chants the bids at tobacco warehouse in Carolina; Verso: The leaves of tobacco are graded and tied-up in bundles, then hauled to the warehouse in the early hours of dawn, placed in long rows, and auctioned off to the highest bidder. A 'Natural-Finish' card made by Graycraft Card Co., Danville, Va., Post card, Place stamp here, GP-18
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Men., Tobacco., Auctions., Warehouses., and Auctioneers.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Danville (Va.)
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.79 x 05.72 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: Auctioneer Chants the bids at tobacco warehouse in Carolina; Verso: The leaves of tobacco are graded and tied-up in bundles, then hauled to the warehouse in the early hours of dawn, placed in long rows, and auctioned off to the highest bidder. A 'Natural-Finish' card made by Graycraft Card Co., Danville, Va., Post card, Place stamp here, GP-18
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Men., Tobacco., Auctions., Warehouses., and Auctioneers.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Danville (Va.)
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B068_I639 and dams:154456
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