Tim Johnson Postcard Collection
 

C. H. Ingres

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Identifier

FLSC_TJPC_01272018_1068

Publication Date

4-10-1912

Description

This black and white photographic postcard features a group of men and women picking and packing apples. Apples trees line the left and right with a man on a ladder in the background. Tables are set up in the middle of the field to hold the picked apples. Men and women stand on both sides of the tables to pack apples into wooden boxes. A man stands to the right with a simple machine used to secure the lids to the top of each packed box. The group has stopped working and is facing the camera. Printed text is on the bottom of the card. Handwriting is on the back of the card.

Physical Description

4"x 5" photographic postcard

Subject

Parker (Kan.), Linn County (Kan.), Portland (Or.), Apples, Harvest, Farm produce, Agricultural laborers, Land use, Croplands, Correspondence

Rights

This item is in the public domain

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

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Language

eng

Transcription

7000A Apple Packing at Parker, Kans. April 10th-1912. I am getting so anxious to hear from you folks. Haven't had a word since you left Mayfield. We have been having lovely weather. How is it with you? We are all enjoying the best of health. Hope it is the same with you. Write soon to Sister Eamest Mr. C.H. Ingres 501 Cletrop Ave Portland, Oregon Sellwood Sta.

Postcard: 7000A Apple Packing at Parker, Kansas

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