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Group Harvesting Tobacco Leaves
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Group Harvesting Tobacco Leaves

MediumPhotography; print on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 3 9/16 × 5 1/2in. (9 × 14cm)
Credit LineGift of Natalie B. Powell
DescriptionColor photographic postcard of a group of women harvesting tobacco leaves under a large tent.
Object number2020.54.3
InscribedPrinted on reverse, upper left corner: "In this early season view of shade grown tobacco, girls are / twisting string around stalks. This process minimises storm / damage. This leaf tobacco is grown in a wide area of Conn. / and Mass. adjoining the Conn. River, and is used for cigar / wrappers."
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