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Dry Cranberry Picking

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Men and boys harvesting cranberries, using a dry method of picking. The field has been laid out in sections to aid in the harvest.

Date Created:
1931
Creator:
Bain, H. F.

Publication Information

Creator Bain, H. F.
Date Created 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Cranberry industry photographs, circa 1934-1938
Call Number PH 2816

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012C6C
Legacy ID
WHi 87281

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