Sponge Yard, 1890 - 1895
Scope and Contents
228 x 175 mm. Showing workers standing beside a pile of sponges. Before being packed for shipment the sponges are washed, clipped and compressed into bales by the island workforce.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1895
Creator
- From the Fonds: Coonley, Jacob Frank, 1832-1915 (photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, considerable overall yellowing and fading, some crude retouching on some workers’ faces.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2012-10-10 12:31:47+00:00
Repository Details
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