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Tomato packing shed for packing and shipment north. Hazelhurst, Mississippi
#Hazelhurst #Mississippi #DorotheaLange’s #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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![The image captures a black-and-white scene of what appears to be a historic packing shed used for the processing and shipment of goods, specifically tomatoes. A large truck is loaded with crates stacked on each other in an organized manner; some bear labels indicating brand names like "Camels" or product types such as oranges or peaches. Two individuals are present near the loading area: one sits atop a stack, donning a hat suggestive of outdoor work while handling boxes, and another stands by, possibly supervising or assisting with the task at hand.
The structure in which these activities occur is characterized by its sturdy wooden beams supporting an overhanging roof that offers partial shelter. The ground beneath shows signs of wear typical for such industrial sites - dirt patches alongside scattered items hinting at a busy working environment.
An additional layer to this image involves text overlays on the borders, with phrases like "ERG" and "BUY," which may have been part of original context or could be indicative of some form of advertisement. The overall composition speaks volumes about an era focused around manual labor in industrial settings, possibly during a time when such packing sheds were critical to agricultural commerce.
This photograph is identified as being taken at Hazelhurst, Mississippi according to the provided link and reference on images.loener.nl which details this historical snapshot from Do [...]](https://friendica.hellquist.eu/photo/preview/640/5307125 "The image captures a black-and-white scene of what appears to be a historic packing shed used for the processing and shipment of goods, specifically tomatoes. A large truck is loaded with crates stacked on each other in an organized manner; some bear labels indicating brand names like \"Camels\" or product types such as oranges or peaches. Two individuals are present near the loading area: one sits atop a stack, donning a hat suggestive of outdoor work while handling boxes, and another stands by, possibly supervising or assisting with the task at hand.
The structure in which these activities occur is characterized by its sturdy wooden beams supporting an overhanging roof that offers partial shelter. The ground beneath shows signs of wear typical for such industrial sites - dirt patches alongside scattered items hinting at a busy working environment.
An additional layer to this image involves text overlays on the borders, with phrases like \"ERG\" and \"BUY,\" which may have been part of original context or could be indicative of some form of advertisement. The overall composition speaks volumes about an era focused around manual labor in industrial settings, possibly during a time when such packing sheds were critical to agricultural commerce.
This photograph is identified as being taken at Hazelhurst, Mississippi according to the provided link and reference on images.loener.nl which details this historical snapshot from Do [...]")
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Tomato packing shed for packing and shipment north. Hazelhurst, Mississippi
#Hazelhurst #Mississippi #DorotheaLange’s #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
loc.gov/pictures/item/20177701…