Phebe Westcott Humphreys photographs collection 1899-1905

Phebe Westcott Humphreys photographs collection

Views of agriculture, horticulture, and industry, most of which are located in New Jersey. Includes canneries, shellfish industry, box and basket making, and other food-related industries. Highlights women at work in canneries like Probasco & Lannings of Bridgeton, New Jersey. Also includes an i...

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Main Author: Humphreys, Phebe Westcott 1864-1939 (Creator)
Collection:Phebe Westcott Humphreys Photographs Collection
Collection Number:V02A
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Labor > Images > 20th century
New Jersey Views > 20th century
Pennsylvania Views > 20th century
Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet 1 linear feet, 1 box (200 items)
Summary: Views of agriculture, horticulture, and industry, most of which are located in New Jersey. Includes canneries, shellfish industry, box and basket making, and other food-related industries. Highlights women at work in canneries like Probasco & Lannings of Bridgeton, New Jersey. Also includes an image of an Afro-American cannery "mascot," and an image of African-Americans preparing fish. There are many images of the New Jersey shore, including beach houses and several images of the Seashore Home for Invalid Children.

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