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Description
Workers halving pears and removing their seeds in preparation for canning. Heavy duty gloves protect their hands from their sharp tools. They also wear aprons and caps over their street clothes. The workers stand at their stations along the assembly line.
Type
image
Format
Black & White, Gelatin Silver Print
Identifier
D52ED2A2-59F9-4CA4-8AC1-826641646566 2004-17-338
Subject
Canneries Women Working class Pears Fruit industry
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